Essential Services Act 1988

Whenever it appears to the Governor that—

from any cause the provision of an essential service is, or is likely, for any period—

to cease, or

to be interrupted or reduced, or

to be provided in a manner that does not or is not likely to meet the reasonable requirements of the community, or

otherwise to be rendered insufficient for the reasonable requirements of the community, and

an emergency situation exists, or is likely to exist, in relation to the essential service,

Any such order—

may apply to or have operation throughout the whole or any specified part of the State, and

shall specify the Minister who may give directions under section 11 in relation to the essential service concerned.

Any such order takes effect from its making or, if a later day is specified in the order for that purpose, on the later day so specified.

Any such order (unless sooner revoked) continues in force for such period not exceeding 30 days as is specified in the order.

More than one order may be made under this section in respect of an emergency.

An order under this section shall be published in the Gazette or on the NSW legislation website as soon as practicable after it is made.