Emergency Management Act 2006 (TAS)

The case before the court involved the interpretation and application of the Emergency Management Act 2006 (TAS). The central issue was whether the authority of the Regional Controller to make an authorisation under the Act was limited by the requirement for the State Controller to also give his or her consent before such an authorisation could take effect. The Regional Controller argued that the consent of the State Controller was only necessary if the Regional Controller was exercising powers that [section (1) [](1) [Section 1) [section is taken or is