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International Disaster Response Law – PDP 5 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) identified many legal problems that continually arise during international disaster relief deployments. In response the IFRC developed Guidelines to facilitate international disaster assistance. These guidelines are being applied around the world but have had little attention in Australia and New Zealand. This workshop will introduce both the legal issues and the guidelines and encourage those involved in international emergency response to consider whether they are adequately prepared to deal with the issues both when sending assistance or when international assistance is flowing in. Who Should Attend? The session is highly relevant for managers of emergency services who are responsible for arranging international deployment. It is also suitable for members who may be asked to deploy internationally. Facilitators: This session will be facilitated by: Michael Eburn Australian National University Federico Casolari University of Bologna John Cawcutt Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Gabrielle Emery New Zealand Red Cross
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International Disaster Response Law – PDP 5The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) identified many legal problems that continually arise during international disaster relief deployments. In response the IFRC developed Guidelines to facilitate international disaster assistance. These guidelines are being applied around the world but have had little attention in Australia and New Zealand.
This workshop will introduce both the legal issues and the guidelines and encourage those involved in international emergency response to consider whether they are adequately prepared to deal with the issues both when sending assistance or when international assistance is flowing in.
Who Should Attend?
The session is highly relevant for managers of emergency services who are responsible for arranging international deployment. It is also suitable for members who may be asked to deploy internationally.
Facilitators:
This session will be facilitated by:
Michael Eburn Australian National University
Federico Casolari University of Bologna
John Cawcutt Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Gabrielle Emery New Zealand Red Cross
Session Outline:Throughout the workshop participants will become familiar with legal issues that frequently arise during international deployment. Participants will be introduced to the Red Cross International Disaster Response guidelines as well as European and Australasian responses to manage these legal issues. Participants will then be better informed on the necessary steps when preparing international deployments.
Friday 5th September 2014
8:30am Welcome and Introductions
8:40amDiscussion: Gathering of Insight into the Collective Experience of the Group
Facilitator: Michael Eburn
09:00am
International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Guidelines
Presenter: Federico Casolari
9:30amGiving effect to IDRL in Australia
Presenter: Michael Eburn
10:00am
Group Discussion
Facilitator: John Cawcutt
10:30am Morning Tea
11:00am
Overcoming (or getting around) the legal barriers - Practical experience in sending international disaster assistance
Presenter: John Cawcutt
11:30am
Overcoming (or getting around) the legal barriers - Practical experience in receiving international disaster assistance
Presenter: Gabrielle Emery
12:00pm
Discussion on other experiences and solutions. Are we ready to receive international assistance? Facilitator: Michael Eburn
12:30pm Session Close
For further information regarding PD Sessions, visit the Program area of the 2014 Conference website: http://www.afac.com.au/conference or register at http://www.afac.com.au/events/conference/registration
Cost: NZ$185:00 (excl. GST)
