Victoria announces inquiry into bushfire crisis as Morrison flags royal commission

Daniel Andrews’ intervention comes as smoke-smothered Melbourne suffers worst air quality in the world

The Victorian government has announced a two-year inquiry into the bushfire crisis, ahead of the mooted federal royal commission which has met resistance from some states.

On Tuesday the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, announced the inspector-general of emergency management, Tony Pearce, will receive $2.55m for extra staff to review recent bushfires in the state, including in the Gippsland region and the dramatic evacuation of Mallacoota.

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