16Requesting assistance from Emergency Management Australia

16 Requesting assistance from Emergency Management Australia

(1) The Territory Controller may ask for Australian Government physical assistance under the Commonwealth Government Disaster Response Plan, if the Territory Controller is of the opinion that: (a) local resources are, or are likely to be, inadequate; or (b) local resources are, or are likely to be, overwhelmed. (2) The Territory Controller may liaise directly with Emergency Management Australia to facilitate the provision of assistance.

Note: Emergency Management Australia is a division of the Commonwealth Attorney‑General’s Department.

(3) The Territory Controller must advise the Administrator and the Department of the request for assistance.