Schedule 2 Reviewable decisions
Schedule 2 Reviewable decisions
(see ch 9)
item
section
decision
column 4
entity
1 62 (1) refuse to approve
person as provider of
services
applicant for approval
2 62 (4) approve person as
provider of services
subject to condition
applicant for approval
3 78 (3) refuse to approve draft
bushfire operational
plan for area of land
owner or manager of land
4 78 (3) approve draft bushfire
operational plan for
area of land with
amendments
owner or manager of land
5 82 (1) direct owner of land to
comply with bushfire
management
requirement or bushfire
operational plan
person who is given
direction
6 86 (2) issue improvement
notice for premises
7 86 (2) issue occupancy notice
for premises
8 86 (2) issue closure notice for
premises
9 87 (2) decide not to extend
period stated in
improvement notice
10 91 (4) decide not to revoke
notice for premises
Reviewable decisions Schedule 2
item
section
decision
column 4
entity
11 92 give direction for
provision or
installation of fire
appliance
which direction relates
12 106 (1) give direction to take
action
owner of premises to which
direction relates
13 109 give direction to
comply with
section 120, bushfire
management
requirement or bushfire
operational plan
entity that is given direction
14 126A refuse to issue permit applicant for permit
15 126A (4) (a) (iv) issue permit subject to
condition
applicant for permit
(see s 4)
Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to
this Act.
Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1 defines the following terms:
• ACAT
• ACT
• administrative unit
• adult
• appoint
• AS (see s 164 (1))
• AS/NZS (see s 164 (2))
• bankrupt or personally insolvent
• building code
• chief health officer
• Chief Minister
• chief police officer
• conservator of flora and fauna
• contravene
• Criminal Code
• director-general (see s 163)
• disallowable instrument
• entity
• Executive
• exercise
• fail
• function
• give
• home address
• may
• Minister (see s 162)
• must
• notifiable instrument
• penalty unit
• police officer
• public trustee and guardian
• reviewable decision notice
• statutory office-holder
• territory-owned corporation
• territory planning authority
• the Territory
• under.
advisory council means the ACT Multi-Hazard Advisory Council
established under section 127.
agency, for part 5.3 (Bushfire prevention)—see section 70.
ambulance levy, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see schedule 1,
section 1.4.
ambulance service means the ACT Ambulance Service established
under section 40.
ambulance service quality assurance committee (or ASQAC) means
a committee established under section 195A.
ambulance services, for part 4.6 (Other approved providers)—see
ASQAC—see ambulance service quality assurance committee.
assistant commissioner—see section 13.
at premises includes in or on the premises.
basic health benefits, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see
built-up area—see section 6A.
bushfire abatement zone means a bushfire abatement zone declared
under section 71.
bushfire management requirement means a requirement mentioned
in section 74 (3) (a) (Content of strategic bushfire management plan).
bushfire operational plan means a bushfire operational plan
approved under section 78.
bushfire season, for division 5.6.2 (Controlled activities and offences
relating to fire)—see section 119.
casual volunteer—see section 59D (2).
chief officer means—
(a) for the ambulance service—the chief officer (ambulance
service); and
(b) for the fire and rescue service—the chief officer (fire and rescue
service); and
(c) for the rural fire service—the chief officer (rural fire service);
and
(d) for the SES—the chief officer (SES).
chief officer (ambulance service)—see section 28.
chief officer (fire and rescue service)—see section 29.
chief officer (rural fire service)—see section 30.
chief officer (SES)—see section 31.
closure notice means a closure notice issued under section 86 (2)
(Notices for premises).
commissioner means the ACT Emergency Services Commissioner.
commissioner’s guidelines—see section 11 (1) (Commissioner may
make guidelines).
committee, for schedule 1A (Ambulance service quality assurance
committee)—see section 1A.1.
community communication and information plan—see
section 149 (1).
conservator means the conservator of flora and fauna.
contributor, to a health benefits fund, for schedule 1 (Ambulance
levy)—see schedule 1, section 1.1.
cooperative arrangement—see section 176.
declared state of alert means a state of alert declared under
section 151 (Declaration of state of alert).
declared state of emergency means a state of emergency declared
under section 156 (Declaration of state of emergency).
deputy emergency controller means the person appointed under
section 150CA (2).
emergency means an actual or imminent event that requires a
significant and coordinated response.
Examples of events
1 fire, flood, storm or earthquake
2 accident or explosion
3 epidemic or animal disease
4 shortage of electricity, gas, fuel or water
emergency controller means the person appointed under
section 150A (2).
emergency management means the establishment of plans, structures
and arrangements to coordinate the resources of agencies and other
entities in a comprehensive approach to—
(a) the assessment of hazards and emergency risks; and
(b) the prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery
from, emergencies.
emergency operation, for chapter 8 (Volunteers)—see section 182A.
emergency operation notice, for chapter 8 (Volunteers)—see
section 182B.
emergency plan means the emergency plan made under section 147.
emergency risk includes the risk of an emergency arising from—
(a) civil defence requirements associated with warlike action; or
(b) mass gatherings of people at sporting and other events; or
(c) technological problems, including the widespread simultaneous
failure of computers.
emergency service means the ambulance service, the fire and rescue
service, the rural fire service or the SES.
emergency services, for part 4.6 (Other approved providers)—see
emergency services support volunteer—see section 59CA
(Appointment of emergency services support volunteers).
emergency sub-plan—see section 148.
exempt contribution, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see
schedule 1, section 1.2.
family rate, for contributions, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see
fire alarm includes any signalling apparatus for giving notice of a
fire.
fire and rescue service means the ACT Fire and Rescue Service
established under section 43.
fire appliance includes—
(a) any vehicle, equipment, implement or thing used for the
prevention, extinguishing or containment of fire or smoke; and
(b) any fire alarm; and
(c) any apparatus for alerting the occupants of a building to a fire or
facilitating the evacuation of the building; and
(d) equipment used for the control or evacuation of smoke from a
building.
firefighting services, for part 4.6 (Other approved providers)—see
fire permit, for part 5.6 (Total fire ban, controlled activities, related
offences and fire permits)—see section 126A.
firework, for part 5.6 (Total fire ban, controlled activities, related
offences and fire permits)—see section 113A.
hazard means a thing (including an intrinsic property of a thing), or
a situation, with potential to—
(a) cause the death of or harm to a person; and
(b) damage property or the environment.
hazardous material means anything that may cause injury or death,
or damage to property or the environment, if it is produced, stored,
moved, used, or in any other way dealt with, without adequate
safeguards.
hazardous material incident—
(a) means an incident involving a hazardous material causing, or
creating a substantial risk of—
(i) death or serious harm to a person; or
(ii) substantial damage to property or the environment; and
(b) includes a dangerous occurrence within the meaning of the
Dangerous Substances Act 2004.
Examples of incidents
1 a spill or other loss of containment of a hazardous material
2 an uncontrolled emission of a hazardous material
3 a fire, explosion or release of energy
health benefits fund, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see
health benefits organisation, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see
high risk activity, for part 5.6 (Total fire ban, controlled activities,
related offences and fire permits)—see section 113A.
improvement notice means an improvement notice issued under
section 86 (2) (Notices for premises).
information holder, for schedule 1A (Ambulance service quality
inspector means a person appointed as an inspector under section 99.
interstate or overseas emergency service means an entity (however
described) established under the law of the Commonwealth, a State,
another Territory or a foreign country as an ambulance service, fire
brigade, rural fire service or emergency service.
investigator means a person appointed as an investigator under
section 100.
land management agreement—see the Planning Act 2023,
section 350 (2) (a).
manager, for territory land or land occupied by the Territory, means
the chief executive (however described) of the agency (as defined by
section 70) whose responsibilities include managing the use of the
land.
medical treatment means—
(a) undertaking a medical examination and assessment; or
(b) giving medical advice; or
(c) giving first aid; or
(d) undertaking a medical procedure; or
(e) administering medication.
medical treatment standards—see section 38 (2) (Standards and
protocols for the services)
member, of an emergency service—
(a) means a member of the service; and
(b) includes the chief officer and deputy chief officer of the service;
and
(c) includes a volunteer or casual volunteer in relation to the
service.
occupier, of land or premises, for part 5.5 (Inspectors and
investigators—see section 98.
occupancy notice means an occupancy notice issued under
section 86 (2) (Notices for premises).
operational unit means a unit of 1 or more people (however
described) forming part of an emergency service.
owner, of land, includes the lessee or occupier of the land.
person in charge, of land or premises, for part 5.5 (Inspectors and
investigators—see section 98.
premises includes any land, structure or vehicle and any part of an
area of land, a structure or vehicle.
protected information, for schedule 1A (Ambulance service quality
recovery coordinator—see section 174B (2).
recovery operation means an operation for the purposes of
recovering, or preparing to recover, from an emergency.
reference month, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see schedule 1,
section 1.3.
relevant Assembly committee, for a provision, means a standing
committee of the Legislative Assembly nominated, in writing, by the
Speaker for the provision.
relevant chief officer, for division 5.4.1 (Notices and directions for
premises)—see section 85.
rescue includes the release or removal to a safe place of any person,
animal or property trapped or endangered because of fire, accident,
hazardous material incident, explosion, natural disaster or similar
event.
rescue services, for part 4.6 (Other approved providers)—see
response operation, for part 4.6 (Other approved providers)—see
reviewable decision, for chapter 9 (Notification and review of
decisions)—see section 185.
rural area—see section 6B.
rural fire service means the ACT Rural Fire Service established
under section 51.
SEMSOG––see section 141.
sensitive information, for schedule 1A (Ambulance service quality
SES means the ACT State Emergency Service established under
section 56.
single rate, for contributions, for schedule 1 (Ambulance levy)—see
specialist, for part 7.4 (Commonwealth, interstate and overseas
cooperation)—see section 175.
standards and protocols, for an emergency service, means the
standards and protocols determined under section 38 for the service.
strategic bushfire management plan means the strategic bushfire
management plan under section 72.
structure includes industrial plant and equipment.
support unit, for part 7.4 (Commonwealth, interstate and overseas
cooperation)—see section 175.
territory agency, for division 7.3.3 (Recovery coordinator)—see
section 174A.
total fire ban, for part 5.6 (Total fire ban, controlled activities, related
offences and fire permits)—see section 114 (2).
vehicle includes an aircraft, boat and train.
volunteer member means a person appointed as a volunteer member
of an emergency service under section 59B.
1 About the endnotes
1 About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the
amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law
but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are
annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be
obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details
of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are
underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered
provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2 Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form o = order
am = amended om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice pres = present
def = definition prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
Assembly reloc = relocated
div = division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
hdg = heading s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification or to be expired
Emergencies Act 2004 A2004-28
notified LR 29 June 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.1, pt 3.2 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 (2) and see
Building Act 2004 A2004-11, s 2 and Construction Occupations
(Licensing) Act 2004 A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8)
amdt 3.47, amdt 3.48 commenced 19 July 2004 (s 2 (3) and see
Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2004 A2004-23 s 2)
remainder commenced 1 July 2004 (s 2 (1) and CN2004-11)
as modified by
Emergencies Regulations 2004 SL2004-26 reg 10
notified LR 30 June 2004
reg 1, reg 2 commenced 30 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
reg 10 commenced 1 July 2004 (reg 2 and see Emergencies Act 2004
A2004-28, s 2 (1) and CN2004-11)
as amended by
Public Sector Management Amendment Act 2005 (No 2) A2005-44
sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 30 August 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 8 September 2005 (s 2 and CN2005-19)
Emergencies Amendment Act 2005 A2005-56
notified LR 23 November 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 November 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 24 November 2005 (s 2)
Administrative (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006 A2006-30
sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 16 June 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 July 2006 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2006 A2006-42 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 26 October 2006
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 November 2005 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 16 November 2006 (s 2 (1))
Planning and Development (Consequential Amendments) Act 2007
A2007-25 sch 1 pt 1.11
notified LR 13 September 2007
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 September 2007 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.11 commenced 31 March 2008 (s 2 and see Planning and
Development Act 2007 A2007-24, s 2 and CN2008-1)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2008 A2008-28 sch 3 pt 3.24
notified LR 12 August 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.24 commenced 26 August 2008 (s 2)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.38
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.38 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.27
notified LR 1 September 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.27 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.25
notified LR 26 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.25 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2010
A2010-13 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 31 March 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3 commenced 1 April 2010 (LA s 75AA)
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 28 April 2010 (s 2 (4))
Emergencies Amendment Act 2010 A2010-17
notified LR 12 May 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 May 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 20 August 2010 (s 2 and CN2010-8)
Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments)
Act 2011 A2011-22 sch 1 pt 1.61
notified LR 30 June 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.61 commenced 1 July 2011 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 2) A2011-28 sch 3 pt 3.12
notified LR 31 August 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 August 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.12 commenced 21 September 2011 (s 2 (1))
Emergencies (Commissioner Directions) Amendment Act 2012
A2012-12
notified LR 4 April 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 April 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 5 April 2012 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2012
A2012-13 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 11 April 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 April 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 12 April 2012 (s 2 (1))
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2012
(No 2) A2012-30 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 13 June 2012
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 June 2012 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 14 June 2012 (s 2)
Emergencies Amendment Act 2014 A2014-50
notified LR 10 November 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 November 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 11 November 2014 (s 2)
Nature Conservation Act 2014 A2014-59 sch 2 pt 2.3
notified LR 11 December 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 December 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.3 commenced 11 June 2015 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)
Annual Reports (Government Agencies) Amendment Act 2015
A2015-16 sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 27 May 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 May 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 3 June 2015 (s 2)
Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-33
sch 1 pt 1.22
notified LR 30 September 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.22 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)
Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016
(No 2) A2016-13 sch 1 pt 1.20
notified LR 16 March 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.20 commenced 1 April 2016 (s 2 and see Protection of
Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016 A2016-1 s 2)
Emergencies Amendment Act 2016 A2016-33
notified LR 20 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 20 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 21 June 2016 (s 2)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment
Act 2017 (No 3) A2017-38 pt 9
notified LR 9 November 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 November 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 9 commenced 16 November 2017 (s 2 (1))
Emergencies Amendment Act 2018 A2018-49
notified LR 6 December 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 December 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 7 December 2018 (s 2)
Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019 A2019-12 sch 3 pt 3.3
notified LR 31 May 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 May 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.3 commenced 1 February 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2019-13)
Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2019
A2019-17 pt 4
notified LR 14 June 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 21 June 2019 (s 2)
Emergencies Amendment Act 2020 A2020-47
notified LR 3 September 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 3 September 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 4 September 2020 (s 2)
Emergencies Amendment Act 2021 A2021-30
notified LR 10 December 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 December 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 11 December 2021 (s 2)
Legislation (Legislative Assembly Committees) Amendment Act 2022
A2022-4 sch 1 pt 1.7
notified LR 30 March 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 March 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 6 April 2022 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2022 A2022-14 sch 3 pt 3.12
notified LR 10 August 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 August 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.12 commenced 24 August 2022 (s 2)
Planning (Consequential Amendments) Act 2023 A2023-36 sch 1
pt 1.22
notified LR 29 September 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.22 commenced 27 November 2023 (s 2 (1) and see
Planning Act 2023 A2023-18, s 2 (2) and CN2023-10)
Education and Care Services National Law (ACT) Amendment
Act 2024 A2024-33 sch 1 pt 1.5
notified LR 10 July 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 July 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 11 July 2024 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.35, sch 4
pt 4.68
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.35, sch 4 pt 4.68 commenced 16 November 2025 (s 2 (1),
(9))
Preliminary
pt 1.1 hdg ins A2021-30 s 4
Commencement
s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
Objects of Act
s 3 am A2006-30 amdt 1.2; A2010-17 s 4; A2012-13 amdt 1.36;
A2014-50 s 4; A2016-33 s 62; A2021-30 s 5
s 4 am A2007-25 amdt 1.40; A2023-36 amdt 1.122
Area concepts
pt 1.2 hdg ins A2021-30 s 6
Meaning of built-up area
s 6A ins A2021-30 s 6
Meaning of rural area
s 6B ins A2021-30 s 6
ch 2 hdg sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Emergency services authority
pt 2.1 hdg om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
s 7 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3
am A2011-22 amdt 1.194; A2012-12 s 4
Commissioner’s functions
s 8 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3
am A2010-17 s 5; pars renum R15 LA; A2012-12 s 5;
A2014-50 ss 5-8; A2016-33 s 4
Directions by commissioner in relation to emergencies
s 8A ins A2012-12 s 6; A2014-50 s 9
Functions of authority
pt 2.2 hdg om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Minister and emergency coordination
s 9 am A2005-56 s 4
sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Asking advisory council’s advice
s 10 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3; A2021-30 s 7
Commissioner may make guidelines
s 11 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3
am A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2016-33 s 5, s 6; ss renum R26 LA;
A2021-30 s 8, s 9; ss renum R32 LA; A2022-4 amdt 1.16,
amdt 1.17; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Delegation by commissioner
s 12 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.3; A2010-13 amdt 1.15
am A2012-12 s 7; A2021-30 s 10
Assistant emergency services commissioners
s 13 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Operations of authority
pt 2.3 hdg om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Assistant commissioners’ functions
s 14 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Delegation by assistant commissioners
s 15 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Reports by authority to Minister
s 16 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Authority’s annual report
s 17 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
pt 2.4 hdg om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Appointment of commissioner
s 18 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Functions of commissioner
s 19 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Delegation by commissioner
s 19A ins A2005-56 s 5
om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Commissioner’s employment conditions
s 20 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Ending commissioner’s appointment
s 21 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Authority staff, volunteers and consultants
pt 2.5 hdg om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Authority staff
s 22 am A2005-44 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Agreement for use of other government staff etc
s 23 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Appointment of volunteer members
s 24 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Volunteer appointments in accordance with guidelines
s 25 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Casual volunteers
s 26 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Authority consultants
s 27 om A2006-30 amdt 1.3
Chief officer—ambulance service
s 28 am A2006-30 amdt 1.4; A2011-22 amdt 1.194; A2016-33 s 7
Chief officer—fire and rescue service
s 29 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.21; A2016-33 s 8
s 29 am A2006-30 amdt 1.5; A2011-22 amdt 1.194; A2012-13
amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 9, s 10, s 62, s 63;
A2017-38 s 25; pars renum R27 LA
Chief officer—rural fire service
s 30 am A2006-30 amdt 1.6; A2011-22 amdt 1.194; A2012-13
amdt 1.37; A2016-33 ss 11-13
Chief officer—SES
s 31 am A2006-30 amdt 1.7; A2011-22 amdt 1.194; A2016-33 s 14
Deputy chief officers
s 32 am A2006-30 amdt 1.8, amdt 1.9; A2011-22 amdt 1.194;
A2016-33 s 15
General powers of chief officers
s 34 am A2006-30 amdt 1.36; A2014-50 s 10; pars renum R21 LA;
A2021-30 s 12; A2024-33 amdt 1.10
Directions by chief officer to service members
s 35 am A2006-30 amdt 1.10; A2016-33 s 16
Chief officers to advise commissioner
s 36 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.11
Standards and protocols for the services
s 38 am A2006-30 amdt 1.36; A2012-13 amdt 1.22; A2016-33 s 63
Delegations by chief officers
s 39 am A2021-30 s 13
Functions of ambulance service
s 41 am A2012-13 amdt 1.23; A2016-33 s 17
Fire and rescue service
pt 4.2 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.24; A2016-33 s 18
Fire and rescue service
div 4.2.1 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.25; A2016-33 s 19
Establishment of fire and rescue service
s 43 sub A2012-13 amdt 1.26; A2016-33 s 19
Functions of fire and rescue service
s 44 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.27
s 44 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36
Constitution of fire and rescue service
s 45 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.28
s 45 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37
Ranks for fire and rescue service members
s 46 hdg sub A2012-13 amdt 1.29
s 46 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37
Establishment of community fire units
s 47 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Appointment of members of units
s 48 am A2006-30 amdt 1.36; A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Objects and functions of community fire units
s 49 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Training and equipment for community fire units
s 50 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Functions of rural fire service
s 52 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36; A2016-33 s 20, s 21, s 62
Rural fire brigades
s 54 sub A2005-56 s 6
am A2021-30 s 14; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Functions of SES
s 57 am A2012-13 amdt 1.30; A2016-33 s 22
SES operational units
s 59 sub A2005-56 s 7
Ranks for SES members
s 59A ins A2005-56 s 8
Volunteers
pt 4.5 hdg orig pt 4.5 hdg renum as pt 4.6 hdg
ins A2006-30 amdt 1.12
Appointment of volunteer members
s 59B ins A2006-30 amdt 1.12
Volunteer appointments in accordance with guidelines
s 59C ins A2006-30 amdt 1.12
am A2016-33 s 23, s 24; ss renum R26 LA
Appointment of emergency services support volunteers
s 59CA ins A2010-13 amdt 1.16
Casual volunteers
s 59D ins A2006-30 amdt 1.12
Other approved providers
pt 4.6 hdg orig pt 4.6 hdg renum as pt 4.7 hdg
(prev pt 4.5 hdg) renum as pt 4.6 hdg A2006-30 amdt 1.13
Definitions—pt 4.6
s 60 hdg sub A2006-30 amdt 1.14
Approval of person to provide services
s 61 am A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Decision about approval
s 62 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2025-29
Services from outside ACT
pt 4.7 hdg (prev pt 4.6 hdg) renum as pt 4.7 hdg A2006-30 amdt 1.13
Interstate and overseas emergency services
s 64 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Interpretation for ch 5
pt 5.1 hdg om A2021-30 s 15
What is a built-up area and a rural area?
s 65 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2012-13
amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 25, s 63
om A2021-30 s 15
What is the city area?
s 66 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36
om A2016-33 s 26
Fires in built-up area
s 67 am A2006-30 amdt 1.36; A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37;
A2016-33 s 27, s 62, s 63
Fires in rural areas
s 68 am A2006-30 amdt 1.36; A2012-13 amdt 1.36; A2016-33 s 28,
s 62
Securing area at or after fire
s 69 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 62, s 63
Definitions for pt 5.3
s 70 def annual report om A2015-16 amdt 1.11
Commissioner may declare bushfire abatement zone
s 71 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.15
am A2023-36 amdt 1.123; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Strategic bushfire management plan
s 72 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2014-50 s 11,
s 12; ss renum R21 LA; A2014-59 amdt 2.8; A2021-30 s 16;
A2023-36 amdt 1.124; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Bushfire management plan committee
s 73 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35
Content of strategic bushfire management plan
s 74 am A2005-56 s 9; A2014-50 s 13
Public consultation for strategic bushfire management plan
s 75 am A2005-56 s 10; A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2009-20 amdt 3.67;
A2015-33 amdt 1.67; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Assessment of resources and capabilities
s 76 am A2005-56 s 11; A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2021-30 s 17
Compliance with strategic bushfire management plan
s 77 hdg sub A2014-50 s 14
s 77 am A2007-25 amdt 1.41; A2014-50 s 15
Inconsistency between strategic bushfire management plan and public land
management plan
s 77A ins A2014-50 s 16
sub A2014-59 amdt 2.9
am A2023-36 amdt 1.124
Commissioner may make bushfire management standards
s 77B ins A2016-33 s 29
Bushfire operational plans
s 78 sub A2005-56 s 12; A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2014-50 s 17, s 18
Bushfire operational plans—bushfire abatement zone
s 79 om A2005-56 s 12
Review of strategic bushfire management plan
s 80 am A2021-30 s 18
Directions by Minister to manager of land
s 81 am A2016-33 s 30
Directions by commissioner to owner of land
s 82 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.16
am A2016-33 s 31
Fire fuel reduction
s 84 sub A2016-33 s 32
Meaning of relevant chief officer—div 5.4.1
s 85 om A2015-16 amdt 1.12
ins A2016-33 s 33
Notices for premises
s 86 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 34
Improvement notices
s 87 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 34, s 35
Ending of notices for premises
s 91 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 36, s 37
Direction to provide fire appliance at premises
s 92 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 38
Offences about fire appliances
s 95 am A2019-17 s 9, s 10; A2021-30 s 19, s 20; ss renum R32
LA
Obstruction of passageway, door etc
s 96 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Appointment of inspectors
s 99 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 62, s 63
Appointment of investigators
s 100 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 62, s 63
Inspector may enter land
s 103 am A2022-14 amdt 3.70
Inspector may enter premises
s 104 am A2022-14 amdt 3.70
Enforcement of improvement, occupancy and closure notices
s 105 am A2022-14 amdt 3.71
Directions to comply with fire prevention obligations etc
s 109 am A2016-33 s 39
Investigator may enter land or premises
s 111 am A2022-14 amdt 3.72
Investigator’s power to require name and address
s 113 am A2009-49 amdt 3.57; A2022-14 amdt 3.72
Total fire ban, controlled activities, related offences and fire permits
pt 5.6 hdg sub A2021-30 s 21
Definitions—pt 5.6
div 5.6.1A hdg ins A2021-30 s 21
Definitions—pt 5.6
s 113A ins A2021-30 s 21
def fire permit ins A2021-30 s 21
def firework ins A2021-30 s 21
def high risk activity ins A2021-30 s 21
def total fire ban ins A2021-30 s 21
Declaration of total fire ban
s 114 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2021-30 s 22
Publication of total fire ban
s 115 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2009-20 amdt 3.67; A2015-33
amdt 1.68; A2021-30 s 23
Offence—lighting etc fire during total fire ban
s 116 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2016-33 s 40; A2021-30 s 24, s 25
Offence—high risk activity during total fire ban
s 116A ins A2016-33 s 41
am A2021-30 s 26, s 27
Declaration of exempt fires
s 117 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2025-29
Fire permits
s 118 am A2005-56 s 13; A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2016-33 s 42, s 43
om A2021-30 s 28
Bushfire season
s 119 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2021-30 s 29;
A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Notification of fire etc—obligations of owners or occupiers of rural land
s 121 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2012-13 amdt 1.36; A2016-33 s 62
Using fires and appliances for cooking etc in open air
s 122 am A2005-56 s 14; A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2012-30 amdt 1.17;
A2021-30 s 30, s 31
Lighting fires for burning off
s 123 am A2006-30 amdt 1.17, amdt 1.35; A2006-42 amdt 1.1;
A2012-30 amdt 1.18; A2021-30 s 32, s 33
Permits for div 5.6.2
s 124 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35
om A2021-30 s 34
Fire permits
div 5.6.3 hdg ins A2021-30 s 35
Commissioner may issue fire permit
s 126A ins A2021-30 s 35
Operation of fire permit
s 126B ins A2021-30 s 35
Multi-hazard advisory council
ch 6 hdg sub A2021-30 s 36
Establishment of multi-hazard advisory council
s 127 sub A2021-30 s 36
Constitution of advisory council
s 128 sub A2021-30 s 36
Advisory council members
s 129 am A2016-33 ss 44-46; ss renum R26 LA
Functions of advisory council
s 130 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.18
am A2016-33 s 47; ss renum R26 LA
Director-general to give support to advisory council
s 131 hdg am A2011-22 amdt 1.194
s 131 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.18
am A2011-22 amdt 1.194
Ending of advisory council members’ appointments
s 132 am A2009-49 amdt 3.58
Advisory council terms of reference and procedures
s 133 sub A2021-30 s 36
Disclosure of interests by advisory council members
s 134 am A2008-28 amdt 3.85
Reporting of disclosed interests to Minister
s 135 sub A2021-30 s 36
am A2022-4 amdt 1.18, amdt 1.19
Voting at bushfire council meetings
s 136 om A2021-30 s 36
Bushfire council resolutions
s 137 om A2021-30 s 36
Minutes of bushfire council proceedings
s 138 om A2021-30 s 36
Disclosure of interests by bushfire council members
s 139 om A2021-30 s 36
Reporting of disclosed interests to Minister
s 140 om A2021-30 s 36
Security and Emergency Management Senior Officials Group
pt 7.1 hdg sub A2010-17 s 6
Security and Emergency Management Senior Officials Group
s 141 sub A2010-17 s 7
Constitution of SEMSOG
s 142 hdg sub A2010-17 s 8
s 142 am A2010-17 ss 9-12; pars renum R15 LA; A2011-22
amdt 1.194; A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63; A2018-49
s 4, s 5; pars renum R28 LA; A2022-4 amdt 1.20
Functions of SEMSOG
s 143 hdg sub A2010-17 s 13
s 143 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2010-17 ss 14-16; pars renum R15
LA; A2018-49 s 6, s 7; pars renum R28 LA; A2021-30 s 37
Calling committee meetings
s 144 om A2010-17 s 17
Committee meetings
s 145 am A2008-28 amdt 3.86
om A2010-17 s 17
Minimum number for committee meetings
s 146 om A2010-17 s 17
s 147 am A2010-17 s 18, s 19
Emergency sub-plans
s 148 sub A2018-49 s 8
Community communication and information plan
s 149 hdg sub A2011-28 amdt 3.78
s 149 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2010-17 s 20; A2018-49 s 9
sub A2021-30 s 38
Preparation of community communication and information plan
s 149A ins A2021-30 s 38
Communicating information about emergencies
s 149B ins A2021-30 s 38
Application—pt 7.3
div 7.3.1 hdg sub A2010-17 s 21
Application—pt 7.3
s 150 hdg sub A2010-17 s 22
s 150 am A2010-17 s 23
Emergency controller and deputy emergency controller
div 7.3.1A hdg ins A2010-17 s 24
sub A2020-47 s 4
Appointment of emergency controller
s 150A ins A2010-17 s 24
am A2018-49 ss 10-12; ss renum R28 LA
sub A2020-47 s 5
Functions of emergency controller
s 150B hdg sub A2020-47 s 6
s 150B ins A2010-17 s 24
am A2018-49 s 13
Emergency powers of emergency controller
s 150C hdg sub A2020-47 s 6
s 150C ins A2010-17 s 24
am A2014-50 s 19, s 20; pars renum R21 LA; A2020-47 ss 7-9
Appointment of deputy emergency controller
s 150CA ins A2020-47 s 10
Functions of deputy emergency controller
s 150CB ins A2020-47 s 10
Declared emergencies
div 7.3.1B hdg ins A2010-17 s 25
Declaration of state of alert
s 151 am A2021-30 s 39
Publication of state of alert declaration
s 153 am A2021-30 s 40; pars renum R32 LA
Minister to give reports to community during state of alert
s 154 hdg sub A2005-56 s 15
s 154 am A2005-56 s 16
Declaration of state of emergency
s 156 am A2018-49 s 14; A2021-30 s 41
Publication of declaration of state of emergency
s 158 am A2021-30 s 42; pars renum R32 LA
Appointment of emergency controller for declared state of emergency
s 159 hdg am A2010-17 s 26
s 159 am A2010-17 s 26; A2018-49 s 15, s 16
Functions of emergency controller
s 160 hdg am A2010-17 s 26
s 160 am A2010-17 s 26; A2018-49 s 17
Emergency powers—declared state of emergency
s 160A hdg (prev s 163 hdg) sub A2010-17 s 31
s 160A (prev s 163) am A2005-56 s 17; A2010-17 s 32
reloc and renum as s 160A A2010-17 s 33
am A2012-30 amdt 1.19; ss renum R20 LA; A2014-50 s 21,
s 22; pars renum R21 LA
General provisions applying if emergency controller appointed
div 7.3.1C hdg ins A2010-17 s 27
Management executive for emergency
s 161 hdg sub A2010-17 s 28
s 161 am A2008-28 amdt 3.87; A2010-17 s 29
Management of emergency
s 162 am A2006-30 amdt 1.19
sub A2010-17 s 30
Emergency powers—declared state of emergency
s 163 reloc and renum as s 160A
Failure to comply with direction given under emergency powers
s 164 am A2010-17 s 34; A2014-50 s 23; A2020-47 s 12
Chief Minister’s directions to emergency controller
s 165 sub A2010-17 s 35
Emergency controller to give information about controller’s operations
s 166 hdg sub A2010-17 s 36
am A2010-17 s 37
Emergency controller to advise Chief Minister and Minister
s 166A ins A2020-47 s 13
Revocation of state of alert and state of emergency declarations and
appointment of emergency controller
s 166B ins A2020-47 s 13
Deployment of resources outside ACT in emergency
s 167 sub A2010-17 s 38
Power to remove person obstructing response operations etc
s 168 am A2010-17 s 39
Compensation—emergencies
s 169 hdg sub A2010-17 s 40
s 169 am A2010-17 s 41, s 42; A2020-47 s 14; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Recovery of compensation in court
s 172 am A2010-17 s 43
Application—div 7.3.2
s 173 sub A2010-17 s 44
Commissioner must assist recovery for other emergencies
s 174 sub A2006-30 amdt 1.20
Recovery coordinator
div 7.3.3 hdg ins A2021-30 s 43
Meaning of territory agency—div 7.3.3
s 174A ins A2021-30 s 43
Appointment of recovery coordinator
s 174B ins A2021-30 s 43
Functions of recovery coordinator
s 174C ins A2021-30 s 43
Cooperative arrangements with Commonwealth, State or overseas agencies
s 176 am A2006-30 amdt 1.21; A2021-30 s 44
Cooperative arrangements about resources
s 177 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2010-17 s 45
Directions to people operating under cooperative arrangement
s 178 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2010-17 s 45
Directions by authorised person to people operating under cooperative
arrangement
s 179 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2010-17 s 45
Emergency relief funds
s181 am A2016-13 amdt 1.59
Gifts and donations
s 182 am A2006-30 amdt 1.22; A2011-22 amdt 1.194; A2011-28
amdt 3.82; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Definitions—ch 8
s 182A ins A2021-30 s 45
def emergency operation ins A2021-30 s 45
def emergency operation notice ins A2021-30 s 45
Emergency operation notice
s 182B ins A2021-30 s 45
Victimisation of volunteers
s 183 am A2010-13 amdt 1.17, amdt 1.18; A2021-30 s 46; A2022-14
amdt 3.73
Release of volunteer member from operations
s 184 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35
Notification and review of decisions
ch 9 hdg sub A2008-37 amdt 1.158
Meaning of reviewable decision–ch 9
s 185 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.158
Reviewable decision notices
s 186 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.158
Applications for review
s 187 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.158
Lighting a fire dangerous to premises
s 188 am A2012-13 amdt 1.37; A2016-33 s 63
Direction to leave fire area
s 189 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36; A2016-33 s 62
Interfering with fire appliance, hydrant, alarm etc
s 190 am A2012-13 amdt 1.36; A2016-33 ss 48-50; ss renum R26
LA; A2021-30 s 47, s 48
Ambulance fund
s 195 am A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Establishment of ambulance service quality assurance committee
s 195A ins A2016-33 s 51
Authorised person’s power to require name and address
s 196 am A2009-49 amdt 3.59; A2010-17 s 46; A2022-14 amdt 3.74
Identity cards
s 197 am A2006-30 amdt 1.23, amdt 1.24
Protection of officials from liability
s 198 am A2005-56 s 18; A2006-30 amdts 1.25-1.27; A2010-13
amdt 1.19; pars renum R14 LA; A2016-33 s 52; A2021-30
s 49, s 50; pars renum R32 LA
Compensation for exercise of functions etc
s 199 am A2010-17 s 47; A2020-47 s 15, s 16
Approved forms
s 200 am A2006-30 amdt 1.35; A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2025-29
Determination of fees
s 201 am A2011-28 amdt 3.82; A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Regulation-making power
s 202 am A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Review of Act
s 203 om LA s 89 (3)
ins A2010-17 s 48
am A2016-33 s 53
Consequential and transitional matters
ch 11 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Repeals
pt 11.1 hdg om LA s 89 (3)
Transitional provisions
pt 11.2 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Definitions for pt 11.2
div 11.2.1 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Definitions for pt 11.2
s 204 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Emergency management committee
div 11.2.2 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Committee members
s 205 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Bushfire council
div 11.2.3 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Council members
s 206 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Former bushfire council—assets, rights and liabilities
div 11.2.4 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Vesting of assets, rights and liabilities
s 207 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Registration of changes in ownership of certain assets
s 208 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Evidentiary certificate for vested assets and liabilities
s 209 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Proceedings and evidence
s 210 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Members of fire brigade
div 11.2.5 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Fire Brigade (Administration) Act
s 211 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
References to staff of authority
s 212 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Emergency Services Commissioner
div 11.2.6 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Appointment of emergency services commissioner
s 213 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Fuel management plans
div 11.2.6A ins as mod SL2004-26 s 10
Fuel management plans
s 213A ins as mod SL2004-26 s 10
div 11.2.6B ins as mod SL2004-26 s 10
s 213B ins as mod SL2004-26 s 10
Ambulance fund
div 11.2.6C ins as mod SL2004-26 s 10
Approval of person to operate fund
s 213C ins as mod SL2004-26 s 10
Other provisions
div 11.2.7 hdg exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
References to Bushfire Act etc
s 214 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Transitional regulations
s 215 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Legislation amended—sch 3
s 216 om LA s 89 (3)
Expiry of ch 11
s 217 exp 22 December 2004 (see s 211 (1), s 217 and NI2004-486)
Transitional—Emergencies Amendment Act 2021
ch 12 hdg ins A2021-30 s 51
Definitions—ch 12
s 218 ins A2021-30 s 51
Declaration of built-up area
s 219 ins A2021-30 s 51
Old permit taken to be fire permit
s 220 ins A2021-30 s 51
Application for old permit not decided
s 221 ins A2021-30 s 51
Bushfire council members
s 222 ins A2021-30 s 51
Bushfire council functions
s 223 ins A2021-30 s 51
Bushfire council disclosures, reporting etc
s 224 ins A2021-30 s 51
Transitional regulations
s 225 ins A2021-30 s 51
Expiry—ch 12
s 226 ins A2021-30 s 51
Ambulance levy
sch 1 ss renum R5 LA
am A2009-49 amdt 3.60; A2019-12 amdt 3.36
Ambulance service quality assurance committee
sch 1A ins A2016-33 s 54
Appointment of ASQAC members
sch 1A s 1A.3 am A2025-29 amdt 4.68
Reviewable decisions
sch 2 am A2005-56 s 19
sub A2008-37 amdt 1.159
am A2021-30 s 52
Consequential amendments
sch 3 om LA s 89 (3)
dict am A2008-37 amdt 1.160; A2009-20 amdt 3.68; A2009-49
amdt 3.61; A2011-22 amdt 1.195; A2011-28 amdt 3.79;
A2015-33 amdt 1.69; A2016-13 amdt 1.60; A2019-17 s 11;
A2023-36 amdt 1.125; A2025-29 amdt 3.98
def advisory council ins A2021-30 s 53
def ambulance service quality assurance committee ins
A2016-33 s 55
def ambulance services am A2006-30 amdt 1.28
def annual report om A2015-16 amdt 1.13
def ASQAC ins A2016-33 s 55
def assistant commissioner ins A2021-30 s 53
def authority om A2006-30 amdt 1.29
def authority guidelines om A2006-30 amdt 1.29
def building code om A2025-29 amdt 3.99
def built-up area sub A2021-30 s 54
def bushfire council om A2021-30 s 55
def bushfire operational plan sub A2005-56 s 20
def casual volunteer sub A2006-30 amdt 1.30
def chief officer am A2012-13 amdt 1.31; A2016-33 s 63
def chief officer (fire and rescue) ins A2012-13 amdt 1.32
om A2016-33 s 56
def chief officer (fire and rescue service) ins A2016-33 s 57
def chief officer (fire brigade) om A2012-13 amdt 1.32
def city area om A2016-33 s 58
def commissioner sub A2005-56 s 21
def commissioner’s guidelines ins A2010-13 amdt 1.20
def committee ins A2016-33 s 59
def community communication and information plan sub
A2021-30 s 56
def contributor am A2011-28 admt 3.80
def cooperative arrangement sub A2011-28 admt 3.81
def deputy emergency controller ins A2020-47 s 17
def eligible person om A2008-37 amdt 1.161
def emergency am A2005-56 s 22
def emergency controller ins A2010-17 s 49
sub A2020-47 s 18
def emergency management am A2010-17 s 50
def emergency management committee om A2010-17 s 51
def emergency operation ins A2021-30 s 57
def emergency operation notice ins A2021-30 s 57
def emergency service am A2012-13 amdt 1.36; A2016-33
s 62
def emergency services am A2006-30 amdt 1.31
def emergency services support volunteer ins A2010-13
amdt 1.20
def emergency sub-plan ins A2018-49 s 18
def fire and rescue ins A2012-13 amdt 1.33
om A2016-33 s 60
def fire and rescue service ins A2016-33 s 61
def firefighting services am A2006-30 amdt 1.31
def fire permit ins A2021-30 s 57
def firework sub A2021-30 s 58
def hazardous material incident pars renum R26 LA
def high risk activity ins A2021-30 s 59
def information holder ins A2016-33 s 61
def land management agreement sub A2007-25 amdt 1.42;
A2023-36 amdt 1.126
def member am A2006-30 amdt 1.32
def protected information ins A2016-33 s 61
def recovery coordinator ins A2021-30 s 59
def recovery operation ins A2021-30 s 59
def relevant Assembly committee ins A2022-4 amdt 1.21
def relevant chief officer ins A2016-33 s 61
def rescue services am A2006-30 amdt 1.33
def response operation am A2006-30 amdt 1.33
def reviewable decision sub A2008-37 amdt 1.162
def rural area sub A2021-30 s 60
def rural fire service ins A2012-13 amdt 1.34
def SEMSOG ins A2010-17 s 52
def sensitive information ins A2016-33 s 61
def SES sub A2012-13 amdt 1.35
def territory agency ins A2021-30 s 61
def territory controller om A2010-17 s 53
def total fire ban ins A2021-30 s 61
def volunteer member sub A2006-30 amdt 1.34
Earlier republications 5
5 Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
for
1 July 2004–
not amended new Act and
modifications by
SL2004-26
19 July 2004–
31 Aug 2004
not amended commenced
provisions
1 Sept 2004
1 Sept 2004–
22 Dec 2004
not amended commenced
provisions
5 Jan 2005
23 Dec 2004–
7 Sept 2005
not amended commenced expiry
8 Sept 2005
8 Sept 2005–
23 Nov 2005
A2005-44 amendments by
A2005-44
24 Nov 2005
24 Nov 2005–
A2005-56 amendments by
A2005-56
1 July 2006–
15 Nov 2006
A2006-30 amendments by
A2006-30
16 Nov 2006
16 Nov 2006–
30 Mar 2008
A2006-42 amendments by
A2006-42
31 Mar 2008
31 Mar 2008
25 Aug 2008
A2007-25 amendments by
A2007-25
26 Aug 2008
26 Aug 2008–
1 Feb 2009
A2008-28 amendments by
A2008-28
2 Feb 2009
2 Feb 2009–
21 Sept 2009
A2008-37 amendments by
A2008-37
22 Sept 2009
22 Sept 2009–
16 Dec 2009
A2009-20 amendments by
A2009-20
5 Earlier republications
for
17 Dec 2009
17 Dec 2009–
27 Apr 2010
A2009-49 amendments by
A2009-49
28 Apr 2010
28 Apr 2010–
19 Aug 2010
A2010-13 amendments by
A2010-13
20 Aug 2010
20 Aug 2010–
A2010-17 amendments by
A2010-17
1 July 2011–
20 Sept 2011
A2011-22 amendments by
A2011-22
21 Sept 2011
21 Sept 2011–
4 Apr 2012
A2011-28 amendments by
A2011-28
5 Apr 2012
5 Apr 2012–
11 Apr 2012
A2012-12 amendments by
A2012-12
12 Apr 2012
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A2012-13 amendments by
A2012-13
14 June 2012–
10 Nov 2014
A2012-30 amendments by
A2012-30
11 Nov 2015
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A2014-50 amendments by
A2014-50
3 June 2015–
A2015-16 amendments by
A2015-16
11 June 2015–
13 Oct 2015
A2015-16 amendments by
A2014-59
14 Oct 2015
14 Oct 2015–
31 Mar 2016
A2015-33 amendments by
A2015-33
1 Apr 2016
1 Apr 2016–
A2016-13 amendments by
A2016-13
21 June 2016–
15 Nov 2017
A2016-33 amendments by
A2016-33
16 Nov 2017
16 Nov 2017–
6 Dec 2018
A2017-38 amendments by
A2017-38
7 Dec 2018
7 Dec 2018–
A2018-49 amendments by
A2018-49
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for
21 June 2019–
31 Jan 2020
A2019-17 amendments by
A2019-17
1 Feb 2020
1 Feb 2020–
3 Sept 2020
A2019-17 amendments by
A2019-12
4 Sept 2020
4 Sept 2020–
10 Dec 2021
A2020-47 amendments by
A2020-47
11 Dec 2021
11 Dec 2021–
5 Apr 2022
A2021-30 amendments by
A2021-30
6 Apr 2022
6 Apr 2022–
23 Aug 2022
A2022-4 amendments by
A2022-4
24 Aug 2022
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11 Dec 2022
A2022-14 amendments by
A2022-14
12 Dec 2022
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26 Nov 2023
A2022-14 expiry of
transitional
provisions (ch 12)
27 Nov 2023
27 Nov 2023–
A2023-36 amendments by
A2023-36
11 July 2024–
15 Nov 2025
A2024-33 amendments by
A2024-33
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions
6 Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.
The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see
Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes
effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed
by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took
effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.