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flag Experts from ICA and PIA call for land use reforms in Australia to reduce hazard vulnerability in flood-prone areas.

flag Experts from Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) called for urgent land use reforms to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards, like floods, bushfires, and cyclones, and address housing challenges. flag They recommend prohibiting development in high-risk flood-prone areas, implementing strategic home buyback programs, and using up-to-date mapping and modeling for informed land-use planning decisions. flag The groups emphasize the need for collaboration between industry and government to protect lives and properties.

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