Biosecurity Act 2023
7Application of Act—emergency services and police
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7 Application of Act—emergency services and police (1) This Act does not apply to the exercise or purported exercise of a function by— (a) a relevant person under the Emergencies Act 2004, for the purpose of protecting life, property or the environment; or (b) a police officer, for the purpose of protecting life or property. emergency controller—see the Emergencies Act 2004, dictionary. member, of an emergency service—see the Emergencies Act 2004, dictionary. relevant person means— (a) an emergency controller; or (b) a member of an emergency service; or (c) any other person under the control of— (i) an emergency controller; or (ii) the chief officer (ambulance service); or (iii) the chief officer (fire and rescue service); or (iv) the chief officer (rural fire service); or (v) the chief officer (SES); or (d) a police officer.