'Backbone' of Victoria's bushfire, flood response to be cut, union claims
By Alex Sinnott

The State Control Centre, which responds to natural disasters like bushfires and floods, is to shed around two thirds of its full-time equivalent staff according to the Community and Public Sector Union.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/victoria-state-control-centre-restructure-alarms-cpsu/106696306

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Victoria's emergency response hub staff numbers to be 'slashed', union says

Victoria's State Control Centre, which responds to natural disasters like bushfires and floods, is to shed around two thirds of its full-time equivalent staff according to the Community and Public Sector Union.