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EDO welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Major Event Review of Victoria’s Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). The Major Event Review provisions of the Victorian RFAs provide the opportunity to assess the impacts of the catastrophic 2019-2020 bushfire season on the operation of the Victorian RFAs. Importantly, the Major Event Review will be informed by science, Traditional Owner knowledge and public consultation.