In this episode, we look at the risks and approaches to drought planning, preparedness and recovery and the role that accountants can play in this cycle.

To help explore this topic is our guest expert Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

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Host: Kimberley Ohayon, Manager of Advocacy and Engagement at CPA Australia

Guest: Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

CPA Australia has released two new My Firm, My Future e-learning modules to further support our regional and rural members.

One on the Drought Support Shared Responsibility Framework which we have referenced in this podcast, and one on Succession Planning for farming clients.

Additionally, you can find more useful information by searching "drought" on the official government department site.