development

An integrated assessment of financial, hydrological, ecological and social impacts of ‘development’ on Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in northern Australia

Author: 
Stoeckl N, Jackson S, Pantus F, Finn M, Kennard MJ, and Pusey BJ
Journal: 
Biological Conservation
Url: 
dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2012.12.007

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ECOS article: Food bowl could disadvantage many in the North

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http://www.ecosmagazine.com/paper/EC13035.htm
The article reports on recent research that quantified the economic and social impacts of possible future development scenarios in the Northern Territory. The research found that water-intensive developments affect rivers and fish habitats and that this may have a negative impact on many people. (Monday, 18/02/2013)

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ABC Environment News: Burke has sat on his hands while the reef is ruined

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http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2013/02/07/3683865.htm
This opinion piece, by David Ritter, discusses the Environment Minister, Tony Burke, and his lack of action to protect the Great Barrier Reef from industrial development. (Thursday, 07/02/2013)

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ABc Rural News: Industry says backflip on environmental approvals may be just a bump in the road

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201212/s3649908.htm
The mining industry says the decision by the Federal Government not to honour an agreement to streamline the environmental approvals process is a purely political one. (Friday, 07/12/2012)

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Reducing the Impacts of Development on Wildlife

Author: 
Gleeson J, and Gleeson D
Url: 
http://www.publish.csiro.au/nid/18/pid/6513.htm

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ABC Environment Update: The Great Barrier Reef at risk

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http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2012/10/19/3613620.htm
This opinion piece by Sean Hoobin discusses the way that recent changes to Queensland legislation will impact on the Great Barrier Reef. (Friday, 19/10/2012)

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Decision Point article: Replacing lost ecosystems - the Devil is in the detail

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http://www.decision-point.com.au/images/DPoint_files/DPoint_63/dpoint_63.pdf#page=6
This article discusses the policy of biodiversity offsetting to minimise the impact of development and questions its effectiveness. (September 2012)

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Federal Government Rural Research and Development Policy Statement

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http://daff.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/2176222/research-and-development-policy-statement.pdf
Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry released a rural research and development (R&D) policy statement on 23 July 2012. The rural R&D policy statement paves the way for the future direction of Australian rural R&D. It highlights the Australian Government’s enduring commitment to rural R&D, in partnership with industry.

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ECOS Article: Imagining a greener future for Ningaloo

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www.ecosmagazine.com/paper/EC12276.htm
This article discusses the impact of different development scenarios on the environment at Western Australia's Ningaloo coast. It considers how scientific modelling can help people understand the combined impacts of tourism, offshore gas and mining, and climate change on this unique area. (ECOS Issue 171, 02/05/2012)

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Northern Australia Land and Water Science Review: Chapter 11. Water based tourism and recreation in Northern Australia

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http://nalwt.gov.au/files/Chapter_11-Water_Based_Tourism_and_Recreation.pdf
<p>This chapter aims to provide an overview of the water based tourism and recreation industry in Northern Australia and outline potential areas for industry development. The economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism development are outlined as well as practices, infrastructure and incentives that can be implemented to maximise net benefit from tourism activities.</p>

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