📘 Bush Fires Amendment Act 2022
026 of 2022Assented 19 August 2022
This Act amends the Bush Fires Act 1954 to revise the fire danger ratings that trigger certain restrictions on burning activities. It updates references to fire danger levels, replacing 'severe' and 'very high' with 'high'.
Impact
The changes affect individuals and organizations involved in burning activities, particularly in rural and bushland areas. It modifies restrictions during periods of high fire danger, potentially impacting land management practices and community safety.
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