The state government of Victoria has pledged over $110 million for communities affected by the bushfires to aid in future economic recovery.
The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, announced the state is starting to prepare for the approaching bushfire season, although he declares it will be difficult considering the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew states he is “very confident the state can have multiple things (the coronavirus pandemic and bushfires) planned out at the same time”.
The funding is to commence during the next 12 to 18 months.