Risk management for scuba diving operators on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
(2000) Risk management for scuba diving operators on Australia's Great Barrier Reef . Tourism Management 21(6):pp. 591-599.
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Abstract
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most popular scuba diving destinations. Unfortunately, a series of recent diving injuries and deaths has tarnished the region's safety record. In particular, media attention surrounding the disappearance of American divers Thomas and Eileen Lonergan has focused attention on dive operators' legal responsibilities and the consequences of failing to discharge their duty of care to customers. This paper briefly examines the relevant Australian law for recreational diving operations, and reviews risk management strategies that may reduce or prevent the occurrence of future problems.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Subjects: | 390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement > 390100 Law > 390117 Tort Law 350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350500 Tourism > 350501 Tourism Policy and Planning |
| ID Code: | 9221 |
| Deposited By: | Schnyder, Anthony J. |
| Deposited On: | 30 August 2007 |
| Alternative Locations: | http://www.elsevier.com/locate/tourman |
| Copyright Owner: | Copyright 2000 Elsevier |
| Additional Information: | For more information, please refer to the journal's website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. |