As we begin to assess the fire damage in Victoria, we must not overlook these hidden costs
- Written by Sonia Akter, Associate Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Devastated by widespread fires, Victoria has declared a state of disaster. More than 500 structures have reportedly been destroyed and 1,000 agricultural properties have been affected. Tragically, there has also been one fatality.
On Monday, the Victorian government announced new assistance payments of up to A$52,250 to help uninsured home owners...
