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NSW Commission identifies extreme heat as Australia's deadliest preventable natural disaster
New South Wales's Net Zero Commission warns extreme heat is Australia's deadliest yet most preventable natural disaster, causing more deaths between 2000-2018 than all other hazards combined. The agency calls for updated planning rules, minimum thermal safety standards in rentals, and heat action plans similar to bushfire protocols. Commissioner Andy Pitman says the issue stems from inadequate planning and preparation.
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