Disaster Management Act 2003. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 2003 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for matters relating to disaster management in the State, and for other purposes. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Early warning system Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 18 November 2003. Abstract This Act, consisting of 14 Parts divided into 180 sections, aims at providing effective disaster management for the State and to establish a framework for the management of the State Emergency Service and emergency service units to ensure the effective performance of their functions. Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Disaster Management Regulation 2014. Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2019) Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX