Australia drought

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Historical context

Severe droughts occur in Australia once every 18 years

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2017-2019 drought affected

New South Wales and southern queensland

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National GDP

Pushed real GDP 0.7% below base in 2018-29 and 2019-2020

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Farm GDP

Declined by nearly 22%

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Rural exports

Declined by 18%

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Melbourne water storages

Dropped from 98% in 1996 to 33% by 2010

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Increased food prices

Fruit prices up 6.8%

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Long term implication

Depletion of farm capital, prolonged recovery period

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Climate trends

Decrease in precipitation levels since 1994