Australia’s Disaster Resilience inquiry

LINA’s response to the Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience highlights the importance of local news in disasters.

Relevant information distribution is critical emergency preparedness, timely and accurate information during a crisis complemented by local knowledge, and the contribution of local news services to rebuilding communities and supporting resilience after emergency events. 

About the author.
Claire Stuchbery
Claire Stuchbery
LINA Executive Director

Claire Stuchbery joined LINA in 2022 after a 20-year career in media policy, stakeholder engagement, policy development and communications.

Previously, Claire worked in policy and stakeholder engagement for First Nations Media Australia, the peak national body for First Nations not-for-profit broadcasting, media and communications.

Claire also worked in a range of senior management roles with the Community Broadcasting Foundation, ran her own media agency, worked in street press publications and was a broadcaster and board member at a number of community radio stations, including most notably, continuing volunteer roles at PBS in Melbourne.

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