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Emergency Management Act 2005.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for prompt and coordinated organisation of emergency management in the State, and for related purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Risk assessment/management Public health Environmental standards Early warning system Standards Protection of environment
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 the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 104 sections divided into ten Parts and completed by one Schedule, establishes measures to provide for prompt and coordinated organisation of emergency management in the State. The Act is divided as follows: Part 1 Preliminary; Part 2 State arrangements; Part 3 Local arrangements; Part 4 Hazard management; Part 5 State of emergency; Part 6 Emergency powers; Part 8 Offences; Part 10 Miscellaneous. The Schedule deals with consequential amendment.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Emergency Management Regulations 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2020)

Keyword: Risk assessment/management, Public health, Governance, Local government, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Environmental standards, Early warning system, Radiation, Standards, Protection of environment, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Marine pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of a Major Emergency in respect of the outbreak of COVID-19.

Legislation | Australia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Medicines and Poisons Act 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2021)

Keyword: Toxicity/poisoning, Drugs, Animal health, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pesticides, Hazardous substances, Public health, Certification, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX