Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated ActsThe Minister and the Premier may declare a disaster situation for the State, or a part of the State, if satisfied—
(a) a disaster has happened, is happening or is likely to happen, in the State; and
(b) it is necessary, or reasonably likely to be necessary, for a district disaster coordinator or a declared disaster officer to exercise declared disaster powers to prevent or minimise any of the following—
(i) loss of human life;
(ii) illness or injury to humans;
(iii) property loss or damage;
(iv) damage to the environment.