Emergency Management Act 2005. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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