The Queensland aquatic animal disease emergency training exercises highlighted the need to fully adapt the National CCM to suit Queensland’s conditions and within Queenslands legislative framework. There is also a need to conform to the national arrangements for Commonwealth/State/Territory communication, liaison and coordination in aquatic animal disease emergencies. The need is to produce a publication that takes the broad, 'whole of government' approach to aquatic animal disease management required under both Commonwealth and Queensland arrangements but which is potentially adaptable to the needs of other States and Territories. The publication should also be in a form and style that allows for simplicity and ease of use in awareness, training and simulation activities.
Project number:
2003-641
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$6,000.00
Principal Investigator:
Tiina Hawkesford
Organisation:
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries EcoScience Precinct
Project start/end date:
27 Feb 2003
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30 Jun 2005
Contact:
FRDC
1. To improve awareness and ownership of Queenslands aquatic animal disease planning and management arrangements among participants, in both the public and private sectors, through development, testing and production of an appropriate derivation of the AQUAVETPLAN Control Centre Management Manual
2. To ensure conformity to the current 'whole of government' approach to public safety risk management and consistency with Queenslands emergency management legislation and arrangements.
3. To facilitate effective communication and information management in aquatic animal disease emergency operations.
4. To ensure suitability of the product for use in related awareness, training and simulation activities.
5. To identify any inconsistencies and or gaps in the existing AQUAVETPLAN control centres management Manual as they relate to Queenslands situation.
