ACT Abolition of the Multi-Hazard Advisory Council

Emergencies Amendment Bill 2026

11 Jun 2026: A parliamentary committee is reviewing this bill and can call for public submissions, before reporting back to parliament — this can take up to six months.

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bushfire management disaster response emergency management public safety

Introduced by: The Hon Marisa Paterson MLA (ALP) — Minister, Minister for Corrections, Minister for Gaming Reform, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence, Minister for Women

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Official page: progress through parliament

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Multi-hazard advisory council is abolished.
The Emergency Services Minister no longer needs to consult the advisory council when assessing resources and capabilities.
The Emergency Services Minister no longer needs to consult the advisory council when reviewing the strategic bushfire management plan.
The law removes requirements for a strategic bushfire management plan.
The law removes provisions regarding the bushfire season.
All legal instruments made under section 129 of the Emergencies Act 2004 are repealed.