Emergency Management Act 2013. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Northern Territory Document type Legislation Date 2013 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for matters relating to emergency management, and for related matters. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Institution Basic legislation Early warning system Risk assessment/management Environmental planning Liability/compensation Policy/planning 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 27 November 2013. Abstract This Act, consisting of 129 sections divided into nine Parts and completed by four Schedules, binds the Crown in right of the Territory and, to the extent the legislative power of the Legislative Assembly permits, the Crown in all its other capacities. Part 2 deals with Emergency plans and specifies the preparation of both regional and local Territory emergency plans. Part 3 establishes Emergency management mechanisms, defining different emergency/disaster situations and special powers during these situations. Part 4 highlights the Emergency management structure, establishing powers and functions of the Territory Controller Coordinator. Part 5 lays down the enforcement authorized officers and Part 6 establishes the compensation for loss. Schedules specify the following matters: Procedures of emergency management bodies; Repealed Acts; Acts amended; and Regulations amended. Full text English Website legislation.nt.gov.au References - Legislation Repeals Disasters Act 1982. Legislation | Australia | 1982 (2007) Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Basic legislation, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX