📜 Emergency Management Bill 2004
Bill LapsedLA27 October 2004
This Bill establishes a framework for emergency management in Western Australia, defining roles and responsibilities for various agencies and creating structures for coordination and planning in the event of emergencies.
Impact
The bill affects all Western Australians by establishing a clear framework for emergency response. It clarifies the roles of different agencies and aims to improve coordination and preparedness, potentially saving lives and reducing damage during emergencies.
Key Changes
["Establishes the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) for policy and planning.", "Designates the Commissioner of Police as the State Emergency Coordinator.", "Allows for the prescribing of 'hazard management agencies' for specific hazards."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA27 Oct 2004
- LA Second Reading MovedLA27 Oct 2004
Affected Sectors
emergency_serviceshealthlocal_governmentpublic_sector
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