South Australia to Expand Emergency Powers and Raise Penalties for Breaches

Emergency Management (Miscellaneous) Amendment

1st House

2nd House

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Effects of Bill:

This bill being passed means that:

the Emergency Management Act 2004 (SA) will change the powers available during declared emergencies.

the State Coordinator will gain authority to delegate certain emergency management powers to other senior officers.

the Act will clarify the process for declaring, varying, and revoking a declared major emergency or disaster, including requirements for publication and notification.

the Act will require regular parliamentary review of ongoing declarations, setting clear timeframes for how long a declaration can continue before it must be reconsidered.

it will expand penalties for failing to comply with emergency directions, with fines increasing from $20,000 to $75,000, and imprisonment from 2 years to 5 years.

the Act will allow for greater information-sharing between agencies during emergencies, including police, health, and other services.

additional provisions will be made to protect volunteers and officers from liability when acting in good faith under emergency powers.


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