13Powers of Territory Controller during emergencies

13 Powers of Territory Controller during emergencies

During an emergency situation or a state of emergency, the Territory Controller may, for the purpose of emergency management: (a) exercise a power of an authorised officer in accordance with Division 2 of Part 3; and (b) direct the owner, occupier or the person apparently in charge of any place of business or public area in the emergency area to close the place to the public for the period specified in the direction; and (c) direct a public authority to do or refrain from doing any act, or to perform or refrain from performing any function.