Emergency Management Act 2005

The Minister may, in writing, declare that a state of emergency exists in the whole or in any area or areas of the State.

The Minister must not make a declaration under this section unless the Minister —

has considered the advice of the State Emergency Coordinator; and

is satisfied that an emergency has occurred, is occurring or is imminent; and

is satisfied that extraordinary measures are required to prevent or minimise —

loss of life, prejudice to the safety, or harm to the health, of persons or animals; or

destruction of, or damage to, property; or

destruction of, or damage to, any part of the environment.

A declaration under this section is to include —

the time when, and date on which, the declaration is made; and

the area of the State to which it applies.

The making of a state of emergency declaration does not prevent the making of further state of emergency declarations in relation to the same or a different emergency.