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Read the article Australia's black summer bushfires ripped billions from the tourism industry. Is global warming making the cost of natural disasters worse? | Bushfires | The Guardian

Your task is to use the concepts and information presented in this article to present an analysis of what this observation might mean for Queensland's disaster management and preparedness policy, based on the sections outlined below. Your submission must address all of the sections listed to achieve a passing grade.

Section 1: Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery

In your opinion, given the trend of longer and more intense fire seasons, how might future Queensland governments' priorities change in terms of allocating resources to prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery for various types of disasters? Explain your reasoning and the possible consequences of the allocations you identify. You may wish to look up the expected and observed impact of climate change on other types of disasters - that will also require attention - to support your discussion.

Section 2: Public Opinion and Reaction to Observations and Policy

Queensland residents are used to bushfires as a feature of life in the state, largely because they have been common in the past. In your opinion, how might the Queensland public react to a visible shift in PPRR priorities from the state government? What consequences would the reaction you expect have on government policies, and on government-public interactions? How could the government avoid problems that might arise from this?

Section 3: Economic Impacts and Long-Term Policy

The article mentions that some local tourism sectors experienced major disruptions and cancellations due to the Black Summer bushfires. In your opinion, how should this economic impact be weighed in comparison to other elements of climate change as a challenge? How do you believe these economic impacts, and their downstream effects, should be weighted in long-term policy related to climate change mitigation and adaptation?

Your submission should be approximately 1000 words. If you refer to any other articles or documents, they must be cited appropriately, using the APA style