Contains a detailed analysis of the Australian coastal safety context for the period of 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. Introduction

WA Minister Troy Buswell claims implementing a series of measures to increase safety for swimmers and surfers in Western Australia "does not represent what you would call a culling" of sharks.

During December 2010 and January 2011, Queensland was devastated by a series of natural disasters, with 78% of the state being declared a disaster zone. During this period, six children and young people died in association with floodwaters. Of those, four were in vehicles that entered floodwaters. This two-page paper examines this danger.