48Declaration of public health emergency

48 Declaration of public health emergency The Minister may, in writing, declare a public health emergency if the Minister is satisfied: (a) circumstances of such seriousness and urgency exist that are, or threaten to cause, an immediate serious public health risk; and (b) after consulting the chairperson, as defined in section 8 of the Emergency Management Act 2013, of the Territory Emergency Management Council: (i) a state of disaster or state of emergency has not been declared under the Emergency Management Act 2013 because of the circumstances; and (ii) it is not appropriate to declare a state of disaster or state of emergency under that Act. Public and Environmental Health Act 2011 27