Australian Union Standing up for Local Government workers role in Natural Disasters at the Government Productivity Commission

Further to the ASU submission and appearances at the Australian Productivity Commission re the work of ASU members in natural disasters. The Commission has advised the ASU of the following report to government

In addition the ASU news and submission can be located at http://www.asu.asn.au/news/categories/localgovt/141111-local-govt-disaster-prevention-relief

 " Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements

Final report sent to Government

• View submissions and public hearing transcripts

http://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/disaster-funding/draft-report/disaster-funding-draft-volume1.pdf

The final report into Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements has been completed and sent to the Australian Government for its consideration.

Next step in the inquiry process

The release of the final report by the Government is the next step in the process. Under the Productivity Commission Act 1998, the Government is required to table the report in each House of the Parliament within 25 sitting days of receipt.

When the Government releases the report, the report will be available for free download from the Commission’s website and printed copies will also be available for purchase from the Commission’s publications agent.

Visit our website to:

Website: www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/disaster-funding

Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements  |  Productivity Commission

disaster.funding@pc.gov.au  |  www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/completed/disaster-funding  "