Focus: Government response to natural disaster relief and insurance arrangements

Allens Arthur Robinson

In brief: In recent days the Federal Government has announced a number of initiatives in response to the natural disasters experienced early this year such as the Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi. Partner Dean Carrigan (view CV), Senior Associate Amanda Taylor and Lawyer Hashini Panditharatne report.

• Reform of natural disaster relief and recovery arrangements
• National disaster insurance review
• Mandatory definition of ‘flood’
• Conclusion

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