Disaster Management in Australia by George Carayannopoulos

Author:George Carayannopoulos [Carayannopoulos, George]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Social Science, Developing & Emerging Countries
ISBN: 9781351689915
Google: wzZDDwAAQBAJ
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-12-15T04:40:08+00:00

It was also highlighted that by creating a non-legislated special purpose body that there was more agility for this to move more quickly rather than may have been the case with standard government operating procedures. There was recognition that this was an extraordinary measure in the face of a severe crisis that could connect community, government and business:

In terms of breaking down silos it reported directly to me with a substantial mandate in terms of responsibilities and funding and it really had the ability to break down silos that was the right way to go early on. The choice of who ran it was an interesting one, if you spoke to people in the building industry or others, they say Christine was too bureaucratic, and there is probably some truth in that. On the other hand if you look at the people side Christine was fantastic on supporting people and communities and moreover using this terrible tragedy as an opportunity to up skill and empower individuals and communities particularly women.

(Former Premier, John Brumby)

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