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Why is Australia the safest country in a global disaster?

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

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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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