| 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 national need for basic operational oceanographic information, prediction and advice, on both short and long time-scales 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 prepareness;
- 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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