National Emergency Declaration Act 2020. País/Territorio Australia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2021 (2022) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to provide for the declaration of national emergencies, and for related purposes. Materia Ganado, Medio ambiente gen., Cultivos, Mar, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas, General Palabra clave Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Salud pública Cuestiones de procedimiento Sistema de alerta temprana Peligros Protección del medio ambiente Sanidad animal Protección vegetal Área marina Zona marítima Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Australia y Nueva Zelandia, Océano Índico, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Resumen The object of this Act is to recognise and enhance the role of the Commonwealth in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies that cause, or are likely to cause, nationally significant harm. This object is achieved by providing for the making of national emergency declarations, which will allow the Commonwealth to mobilise resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from such emergencies. Nationally significant harm means harm that has a significant national impact because of its scale or consequences and is any of the following: harm to the life or health (including mental health) of an individual or group of individuals; harm to the life or health of animals or plants; damage to property, including infrastructure; harm to the environment; disruption to an essential service. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.legislation.gov.au