Article 5ZTKK Resilience NSW ‘missing in action’ during Lismore floods, says local MP

Resilience NSW ‘missing in action’ during Lismore floods, says local MP

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Australian Associated Press
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New agency established after the black summer bushfires accused of hindering instead of helping disaster response

The New South Wales agency tasked with preparing and responding to natural disasters was missing in action following disastrous flooding in the state's north, an inquiry has been told.

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin told an inquiry hearing that Resilience NSW were simply not there".

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