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State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989
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38 Power to take possession of property
38 Power to take possession of property
(1) In a state of emergency, the Minister may, for the purposes of responding to the emergency, take possession and make use of any person’s property.
(2) If the property of a person is taken or used under this section that person is to receive such compensation as may be determined by the Minister, but is not entitled to receive compensation.
(3) Any such person may apply to the Premier for a review of any determination as to compensation made by the Minister under this section.