Managing Australia's water resources

Crabb, Peter

doi:10.1111/j.1467-8470.1982.tb00395.x

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“…The statement survived the 1975 change in government and, following revision, the Commonwealth and all states accepted the document in 1978 as a framework of objectives for the management of the nation's water resources (Crabb, 1982). The statement survived the 1975 change in government and, following revision, the Commonwealth and all states accepted the document in 1978 as a framework of objectives for the management of the nation's water resources (Crabb, 1982).…”

Section: Federalmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In selecting strategies it is stressed that previous flood experience is of over-riding importance in considering both safety and damage reduction (SKP et af ., 1982;Smith, 1981). In selecting strategies it is stressed that previous flood experience is of over-riding importance in considering both safety and damage reduction (SKP et af ., 1982;Smith, 1981).…”

Section: Flood Strategies and The Physical Aspects Of Floodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The water industry is moving "from an era of development (construction) to one of management" (AWRC, 1982, p. 1;Crabb, 1982). The water industry is moving "from an era of development (construction) to one of management" (AWRC, 1982, p. 1;Crabb, 1982).…”

Section: To the Presentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The physical factors and flood mitigation classifications provide a background for strategy selection. In selecting strategies it is stressed that previous flood experience is of over-riding importance in considering both safety and damage reduction (SKP et af ., 1982;Smith, 1981). Strategies that substantially reduce the incidence of minor and moderate flooding also reduce the flood experience and preparedness of the protected settlement, thereby increasing the damage potential from events which exceed the level of protection.…”

Section: Flood Strategies and The Physical Aspects Of Floodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The 1970s saw a major shift in water resources policy including flooding. The water industry is moving "from an era of development (construction) to one of management" (AWRC, 1982, p. 1;Crabb, 1982). This change is in response to a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues.…”

Section: To the Presentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Urban flooding in Australia: Policy development and implementation

Smith

Handmer

1984

Disasters

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This paper presents a review of Australian urban riverine flooding. By world standards the Australian flood problem is relatively small, though there are pockets of development subject to regular severe inundation. In the past, government response to flooding was ad hoc and characterized by structural adjustments. The 1970s and 1980s, however, have seen a major shift in approach. The new approach emphasizes resource management rather than construction, and consists of the announcement of policies, enactment of enabling legislation, and the introduction of procedures to help ensure that the widest range of flood damage reduction measures are considered. The changes are evident at both the federal and state levels of government. Though problems remain, particularly at the local government level, where ultimate responsibility for policy implementation generally rests, the authors feel there are good grounds for optimism. Some suggestions for future policy are offered and the importance of public safety is stressed.

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Section: Federalmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Flood Strategies and The Physical Aspects Of Floodsmentioning

confidence: 99%