Quick facts Electronic signatures can be used for emergency declarations. Either a physical or an electronic signature can be used to sign declarations. They are adequate, reliable and acceptable if ...

This information sheet summarises key functions, powers and duties in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) relating to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery (the Minister). This ...

This factsheet explains what declaration powers the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has for states of national or local emergency and national or local transition periods.

This information sheet summarises key differences between emergency management planning provisions in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 ...

This information sheet summarises key differences between system oversight and assurance provisions in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 ...

This information sheet summarises key differences between provisions for Emergency Management Committees in the Emergency Management Act (EM Act) and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 ...

This information sheet summarises key differences between provisions for emergency management powers in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 ...

This information sheet summarises key functions, powers and duties in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) relating to the Director-General of Emergency Management (Director-General). This ...

This factsheet explains mandatory reporting requirements for states of local emergency and provides a template for reports to the Director-General of Emergency Management. The Regional Controller for ...

This information sheet summarises key functions, powers and duties in the Emergency Management Act 2026 (EM Act) relating to Multi-member Emergency Management Committees (Multi-member EMC). This ...

Essential Infrastructure Providers (EIPs) must be able to function as much as possible during and after an emergency. The means they need to be resilient, have emergency plans, and be ready to ...

This factsheet explains mandatory reporting requirements for local transition periods and provides a template for reports to the Director-General of Emergency Management. The Emergency Management Act ...