Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

EMERGENCIES ACT 2004 - SECT 150

    (1)     This part applies to an emergency that, because of its scale or nature—

        (a)     presents a significant danger to the health or safety of people, animals or property in the ACT or to the environment of the ACT; or

        (b)     presents a significant risk of disruption of essential services in the ACT.

    (2)     To remove any doubt, this part applies to an emergency even if events or circumstances giving rise to the emergency exist or happen outside the ACT.

    (3)     This part does not authorise the taking of measures directed at—

        (a)     ending an industrial dispute; or

        (b)     dealing with a riot or other civil disturbance.