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Bush Fires Act 1954.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1954 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make better provision for diminishing the dangers resulting from bush fires, for the prevention, control and extinguishment of bush fires, for the repeal of the Bush Fires Act 1937 and for other purposes.
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Forest fires Protected area Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 68 sections divided into five Parts, provides for the government bodies responsible for fire control and response, for prohibited and restricted burning times, for occupier’s responsibilities in the case of a fire, and for activities which are regulated to prevent the risk of bushfires.

Full text
English
Website
www7.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Bush Fires Regulations 1954.

Legislation | Australia | 1955 (2015)

Keyword: Forest fires, Protected area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bush Fires (Infringement) Regulations 1978.

Legislation | Australia | 1978 (2003)

Keyword: Forest fires, Protected area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bush Fire Risk Treatment Standards 2020.

Legislation | Australia | 2020

Keyword: Forest fires, Protected area, Standards, Land clearing, Risk assessment/management, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX