| Outcome |
Enhanced safety and efficiency of marine activities, enhanced contribution to marine resource and environment management and enhanced global and regional weather and climate monitoring and prediction capabilities. |
| Objective |
To meet the national need for basic operational oceanographic information, prediction and advice, on both short and long timescales and for both coastal regions and the open ocean. |
| Effectiveness indicators |
The extent to which:
- oceanographic services contribute to minimising loss of life and property and community disruption from tropical cyclones and severe storms; minimising economic and other costs of disaster preparedness; the safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare and economic benefit of the public and major community groups; the safety and efficiency of shipping, small craft and maritime industries; the efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian Defence Force; government and community planning; and the economy and efficiency of primary and secondary industry;
- forecasts, warnings, information and advice are accurate and timely;
- user needs are identified and satisfied and new services and products are developed as required; and
- the public and major user groups receive, understand and make optimum use of the services and express satisfaction with the services.
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