Summary

This policy is a strategic-level framework that guides the Australian Government's commitment to deliver effective and appropriate humanitarian action as part of our aid program.

Description

This policy is a strategic-level framework that guides the Australian Government's commitment to deliver effective and appropriate humanitarian action as part of our aid program. It focuses on the preparation for, response to and recovery from humanitarian crises.

Full policy

Humanitarian Action Policy (PDF 421 kb)

Humanitarian Action Policy (Word 106 kb)

Summary of policy

Humanitarian Action Policy–summary (PDF 181 kb)

Humanitarian Action Policy–summary (Word 27 kb)

Related information

• 2011 Humanitarian Action Policy Implementation Plan
• Disaster risk reduction, humanitarian aid and landmines