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Australian urban riverine flooding management has shifted from structural adjustments to resource management. This review highlights policy changes and optimism for improved flood damage reduction, emphasizing public safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Water Resource Management

Background:

  • Australian urban riverine flooding presents localized severe inundation risks.
  • Historical government responses relied on ad hoc, structural flood mitigation.
  • A significant shift in flood management strategy occurred during the 1970s and 1980s.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of Australian urban riverine flood management.
  • To analyze the shift towards resource management and policy-driven approaches.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for future flood damage reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Australian flood management policies and legislation.
  • Analysis of government responses at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Examination of the transition from structural to non-structural flood mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Flood management in Australia has transitioned to a resource-based approach, incorporating policy, legislation, and procedural measures.
  • Federal and state governments show evidence of this strategic shift.
  • Local government implementation remains a challenge, despite overall progress.

Conclusions:

  • The new emphasis on resource management offers grounds for optimism in reducing flood damage.
  • Continued focus on comprehensive policy implementation and public safety is crucial.
  • Future policy development should address local-level challenges for effective flood risk reduction.