Victoria delays bushfire inquiry until mid-2024, risking future fire preparedness

Victoria's inquiry into last summer's bushfires will not start until mid-to-late 2024, delaying vital lessons for the upcoming fire season. Inspector-General Emily Phillips has yet to commence her review after the fires killed one and destroyed 300 homes. Critics argue that the postponement is bureaucratic and risks repeating past mistakes during an anticipated El Nino summer.

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