Inspector-General for Emergency Management (IGEM)

The Inspector-General is an independent statutory role providing assurance to government and the community in respect of emergency management arrangements in Victoria and fostering their continuous improvement.

Established on 1 July 2014 by the Emergency Management Act 2013, the IGEM works with emergency management partners and the community to strengthen emergency management arrangements and community safety in Victoria.

IGEM’s primary role is providing assurance to government and the community regarding the emergency management arrangements in Victoria and fostering their continuous improvement.

IGEM undertakes objective reviews, evaluations and assessments of Victoria’s emergency management arrangements and the sector’s performance, capacity and capability.

 Through reliable, evidence-based information, IGEM identifies what is working well and where improvements can be made in the state’s emergency management arrangements. This includes monitoring the implementation of recommendations and actions identified through reviews to ensure they are effective and sustainable in the long-term.

 IGEM strives to give Victorians confidence that the emergency management arrangements are effective and are actively helping to keep communities safe.