Catastrophic loss and the law : a comparison between 2009 Victorian Black Saturday fires and 2011 Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi
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01/01/2012
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Resumo |
This article explores insurability relating to loss occasioned by catastrophic events in Australia in the context of the current legal regulatory regime. The analysis includes two case studies, in which we juxtapose the Victorian Black Saturday fires in February 2--9 with the Queensland flooding and Cyclone Yasi (December 2010 - February 2011). We argue that the different responses to, and economic losses stemming from, these events illustrate the urgent need for a national regulatory and insurance regime for the prevention and alleviation of disasters and the management of their consequences.<br /> |
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eng |
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University of Tasmania, Faculty of Law |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30050762/mendelson-catastrophicloss-2012.pdf http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30050762/mendelson-catastrophicloss-evid-2012.pdf |
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2012, Law School, University of Tasmania |
Palavras-Chave | #catastrophic events #insurability #legal regulatory regime #insurance #Black Saturday #Cyclone Yasi #disasters |
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Journal Article |