# Why is Australia the safest country in a global disaster?

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-09-11T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/why-is-australia-the-safest-country-in-a-global-disaster/107139680
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Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if a global catastrophe strikes. New research has found Australia's isolation, self-sufficiency, and political stability mean it can withstand most crises. The catastrophe could be anything from nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, or even a technological doomsday. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

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