Mark Mitchell: Emergency Management Minister on the Government's new long-term plan for disaster response

The Emergency Management Minister's motivated to strengthen the country's disaster resilience in the long haul.  The Government's released a long-term vision for the system over the next five years, which includes creating a "whole of society" approach, and building the capability of the workforce.  Mark Mitchell says recent weather events show the current system isn't fit for purpose.  He told Mike Hosking there's a high-level of first responders across the country, ready to respond to emergencies.  Mitchell says they need to be better supported by legislation, more training, and a bigger investment into systems.  He says they've learned from events like Cyclone Gabrielle and is confident future disaster responses will be better.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.