Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority

Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority

Extracts from minutes

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Mr Barr (Chair, by videoconference), Mr Butler

Via videoconference: Ms Butler (Deputy Chair), Mr Barrett, Ms Higginson, Mr Murphy, Adj.

Prof. Smith. and Mr Williamson.

Apologies

Mr Kirby and Mr Lawrence.

Officers in attendance

Matt Johnson, Belinda Ramsay, Yann Pearson, Joan Douce and Riley Duncombe.

1. Confirmation of minutes

Resolved, on the motion of Mr Williamson, seconded by Ms Butler: That the minutes of

the meeting of 21 April 2026 be confirmed.

2. Review of the operations of the NSW Reconstruction Authority regarding the NSW East

Coast severe weather from May 2025

2.1. Consideration of Chair's draft report

Resolved on the motion of Ms Higginson, seconded by Mr Barrett: That the

Committee agrees to record the meeting for the purposes of committee staff

preparing the minutes and report amendments, and that the recording be deleted

once the report is tabled.

Resolved on the motion of Ms Higginson, seconded by Mr Barrett: That the

Committee considers the Chair's draft report chapter by chapter.

The Committee considered Chapter One of the report.

Resolved on the motion of Mr Butler, seconded by Ms Butler: That Chapter One

stands as part of the report.

The Committee considered Chapter Two of the report.

Resolved on the motion of Mr Barrett, seconded by Mr Williamson: That a new

finding be inserted before paragraph 2.32 to read:

Throughout the events within the scope of this inquiry, challenges were

regularly encountered in the transition from response to recovery suggesting

more work is needed to ensure that roles and expectations are clear and

consistent for government agencies and community stakeholders during this

transition.

Resolved on the motion of Mr Barrett, seconded by Ms Higginson: That a new

recommendation be inserted before paragraph 2.32 to read:

That the NSW Government, led by NSW Reconstruction Authority and including

all other relevant agencies and stakeholders, develop guiding principles to

ensure that roles and expectations are clear and consistent for government

agencies and community stakeholders during the transition from response to

recovery.