| Outcome |
International cooperation and goodwill including the benefits of global meteorological cooperation under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. |
| Objective |
To meet Australia's international obligations, advance Australia's interests and support the operations and services of the Bureau through participation in international meteorology. |
| Effectiveness indicators |
The extent to which:
- Australia meets agreed international requirements for data exchange; the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations Centre in Melbourne provides the products and services prescribed for a World Meteorological Centre, two Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and a Joint Technical Commission for Oceanographic and Marine Meteorology (JCOMM) Specialised Oceanographic Centre; and the Darwin RFC provides the products and services prescribed for a RSMC;
- Australia can maintain its standing in international meteorology and so influence international developments to national advantage;
- participation in international activities can be shown to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of Bureau operations and services; and
- the contribution of Australian expertise and support improves the quality and performance of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in the southwest Pacific and South-East Asia.
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