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Victorias bushfire review delayed, raising concerns for next season

Victorias emergency management watchdog, Inspector-General Emily Phillips, has postponed her key review of last summers devastating bushfires, which claimed one life, destroyed 300 homes, and scorched 400,000 hectares. Phillips hasnt even started the probe, promised by Premier Jacinta Allan during the crisis, and is waiting for a separate parliamentary inquiry to conclude before launching her own. The parliamentary probe, now delayed till the end of July, focuses on preparation, planning, and funding for emergency services. Critics, including Nationals MP Annabelle Cleeland and CFA volunteers, argue that the two reviews could run concurrently, and the nearly year-long delay may hinder necessary changes to prevent repeat mistakes. Phillips plans to release her terms and public input after the parliamentary report, likely in 2026. With El Niño potentially bringing hotter, drier conditions this summer, concerns grow that fading memories from last years chaos could leave communities vulnerable if lessons arent learned in time.

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