Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

EMERGENCIES ACT 2004 - SECT 119

    (1)     For this division, the bushfire season is the period from the beginning of October in a year to the end of March in the next year.

    (2)     However, the commissioner may declare a different date to be the beginning or end of a particular bushfire season.

    (3)     Before making a declaration, the commissioner must consult with the bushfire council.

    (4)     A declaration is a notifiable instrument.

Note     A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act .