THE State Government has given full backing to just 16 of 73 recommendations into the October 2022 floods.
Another 43 recommendations have been supported principle, six in part and another six put under review.
The Government’s response this month came near the six-month deadline since the Legislative Council handed down its report last July.
It scuttled a recommendation that would have seen the independent inspector-general for emergency management conduct future reviews after major disasters to “provide feedback for continuous improvement”.
However, those reviews on self-referral have been endorsed.
In-principle backing has been given to the Government ensuring all local government flood studies are fully funded and completed.
Similar support was given to the recommendation that regional catchment management authorities, with local councils, are funded and resourced to conduct and implement up to date flood studies on a regular basis.
The Government says it will review calls for improved individual and community awareness about their own roles and responsibilities in emergency management, and make available information resources for preparing for flood and other emergencies and making information appropriately accessible to people with additional needs, including people with disability.
Early warning systems to include consideration of a voluntary register of people in need of additional support to receive early warning and support during natural disasters will also be reviewed.
The Government said it was working with the Federal Government to addresses digital connectivity gaps and ensure telecommunication infrastructure can provide resilient and reliable communications during emergencies.
The inquiry called for • enhanced infrastructure investment, geographically based coverage and rapid deployment of temporary satellite vans.