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Emergency Management Act 2013.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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 Schedules specify the following matters: Procedures of emergency management bodies; Repealed Acts; Acts amended; and Regulations amended.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