An overview of the Inspector-General for Emergency Management's activities is provided in the Department of Justice and Regulation - Annual Report 2016–17.
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/publications/publications/department-of-justice-and-regulation-annual-report-2016-17
The Victorian Government has asked the Inspector-General for Emergency Management to implement an independent assurance process, which will ensure the ongoing integrity of fire services' response time data. This will also include analysis of the data to inform the development of future response strategies.
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/publications/media-releases/fire-services-response-data-published-for-the-first-time
The Victorian Government has announced a review of the July 2017 fire at the SKM Recycling Plant in Coolaroo.
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/publications/media-releases/government-announces-review-into-coolaroo-fire
From 6pm on 21 November 2016 Ambulance Victoria and hospital emergency departments across Melbourne saw an unprecedented surge in patients with asthma and in respiratory distress. This was most likely associated with the late evening thunderstorms and high pollen levels.
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/our-work/evaluation-and-review/review-of-the-thunderstorm-asthma-emergency-response
IGEM welcomes feedback on its website, and enquiries related to its role and activities
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/feedback-and-enquiries
In August 2014, the Victorian Government requested the Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM) to monitor implementation of the remaining recommendations and actions from the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC).
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/publications/publications/2009-victorian-bushfires-royal-commission-implementation-monitoring
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/publications/media-releases
Publications about IGEM and its work
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/publications/reports-and-publications
Facilitating ongoing improvement of emergency management arrangements and supporting desired community outcomes
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/our-work/evaluation-and-review
A collaborative, evidence-based and community-focused approach
https://author.igem.vic.gov.au/our-work/how-we-work