156Declaration of state of emergency

156 Declaration of state of emergency (1) This section applies if the Chief Minister is satisfied that— (a) an emergency has happened, is happening or is likely to happen; and (b) the nature of the emergency calls for an urgent, significant and coordinated response to minimise or manage a substantial risk to— (i) the safety of people, animals or property; or (ii) the preservation of the environment; or (iii) the provision of essential services.

Declared emergencies Division 7.3.1B (2) The Chief Minister may, in writing, declare that a state of emergency exists. Note If the Chief Minister is absent from duty or otherwise unable to exercise Minister (see Australian Capital Territory (Self-Government) Act 1988 (Cwlth), s 44). (3) A declaration may be made for all or part of the ACT. (4) The Chief Minister may be satisfied that an emergency is likely to