| Outcome |
Enhanced community safety and well-being through the effective use of meteorological and related services by the general public and other major social and economic sectors. |
| Objective |
To meet the needs of the general public and specialised users for relevant, accurate and timely weather data, information, forecast and warning services. |
| Effectiveness indicators |
The extent to which:
- meteorological and related services contribute to minimising loss of life and property and community disruption from bushfires, 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 safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation; 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 (including the needs of specific users of special weather services on a cost recovery or commercial basis) are identified and satisfied and new services and products are developed as required; and
- the public, major user groups and specialised users receive, understand and make optimum use of the services and express satisfaction with the services.
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