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Drought in Australia is a natural occurrence, and there are a wide range of perceptions in the community about the nature and significance of drought. However, severe drought can have a debilitating effect on rural and regional communities and represent a major cost to the...
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The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has appointed an expert panel to examine the social impacts of drought, and related government and non-government social support services, on farm families and rural communities as part of the government's national review of drought policy.
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This paper defines drought and reviews the current situation in NSW, including the projected impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of drought.
Introduction: On 30 October 2013, the NSW Government announced $30.4 million in assistance measures for North West NSW...
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Bruce Chapman, Linda Botterill and Michael Egan outline the advantages and disadvantages of income-related loans for drought relief as an alternative to the existing interest rate subsidy scheme.
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Drought is an enduring feature of the Australian climate. It is a recurring and challenging experience for farmers and rural communities.The Australian government wants local farmers to continue to be successful and to maintain their competitive advantage.
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As part of the Federal Government's national review of drought policy, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry appointed an expert panel to examine the social impacts of drought on farm families and rural communities. The Panel's report was released in September 2008, and includes...
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What rural Australia needs most is an appreciation of its diverse circumstances, set within a national ethic of social justice. As in urban Australia, some regions and industries in rural Australia are facing long-term crisis, and deserve a 'mate's hand' from taxpayers as a whole....
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With New Zealand facing poorer water quality, and shortages, this paper examines the water situation and the policy challenges it presents.
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Better water management will benefit all New Zealanders. The focus on water policy has been driven by poorer water quality,...
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The Millennium Drought across Australia during the 2000s placed cities under pressure in providing urban water security. In Sydney, Australia’s largest city, a comprehensive water demand programme triggered a significant reduction in per capita water consumption. The water demand programme included incentives for the installation...
Journal article
Young people are leaving the land in droves and a parliamentary report has found it is not just the drought deterring them from a future in agriculture. Rural Australia's talent pool is evaporating. According to a new parliamentary report, life on the land is full...