The Emergency Management Amendment (Temporary COVID-19 Provisions) Act 2022 amended the Emergency Management Act 2005 (EM Act) and other legislation to provide a temporary, fit for purpose legislative framework for the ongoing management of COVID-19. The temporary scheme, which is to be in place for two years, commenced by proclamation on 3 November 2022.
Under Part 6A of the EM Act, the State Emergency Coordinator may make a COVID-19 declaration in relation to the whole or any area or areas of the State. While a COVID-19 declaration is in force, powers can be exercised by authorised COVID-19 officers for the purposes of COVID-19 management.
The following documents have been developed to support the management of a COVID-19 event, subject to a declaration by the State Emergency Coordinator, and build upon the existing State EM Framework.
