The 2019–20 Australian bushfire season, known as the Black Summer, was unprecedented in its ferocity, duration, and destruction. It was Australia’s worst natural disaster to date.
Yet, the responses to the catastrophe highlighted Australians’ courage, resilience and capacity for innovation.
These capabilities were on full display from communities, government agencies, service providers, broadcasters and mobile network operators who worked tirelessly to ensure news and emergency services information remained available.
