Citation

Tolhurst K, Shields B, Chong D. Aust. J. Emerg. Manage. 2008; 23(4): 47-54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Emergency Management Australia, Publisher Grey Worldwide Canberra)

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Abstract

The need for an independent and comprehensive risk assessment system for all natural disasters in Australia was recognised by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). The Australian/ New Zealand Standard for Risk Management provides a framework for this consistent and comprehensive approach, but this system needs to be applied to each type of disaster taking into account the unique facets of each. The Bushfire Risk Management Model being developed by the Bushfire CRC is one application of this framework. This model goes further than previous models and developed internationally because it directly relates the impact of various management strategies to changes in fire characteristics across the landscape, using PHOENIX, and then to the nature of the impact on various values and assets in the landscape. This model is intended for use by fire agencies, land managers, town and land planners, and policy makers.

Language: en