Declaration of State of Emergency (Jervis Bay Territory) (No.12) 2021

Overview

The Declaration of State of Emergency (Jervis Bay Territory) (No. 12) 2021 was enacted to address an immediate and significant threat to the safety and health of individuals within the Jervis Bay Territory. This legislative instrument was issued under the authority of the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015, reflecting the intent of the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, NOLA MARINO, to respond to an emergency situation that endangered or threatened to endanger public safety to a significant and widespread extent. The purpose of this declaration is to revoke all previous declarations of a state of emergency and establish a new state of emergency for the Jervis Bay Territory, effective for a period of 30 days from the date of the declaration. This action underscores the commitment to protect public health and safety in the region amidst the pressing emergency.

Scope and Application

The Declaration of State of Emergency (Jervis Bay Territory) (No.12) 2021, issued under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015, applies to the entire Jervis Bay Territory. The declaration, made by the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, addresses an emergency that poses a significant and widespread threat to the safety or health of individuals within the Jervis Bay Territory. This legislative instrument revokes all previous declarations of a state of emergency, establishing a new state of emergency for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance. The scope of the legislation encompasses the Jervis Bay Territory, ensuring that measures and powers outlined under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015 are activated to manage the declared emergency effectively. The ordinance, through subordinate instruments, may extend or restrict the application of the emergency measures, ensuring a responsive and comprehensive approach to the crisis at hand.

Key Provisions

The Declaration of State of Emergency (Jervis Bay Territory) (No.12) 2021, issued under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015, revokes all previous emergency declarations and establishes a new state of emergency across the Jervis Bay Territory. This declaration is made in response to an emergency situation that threatens the safety or health of individuals to a significant and widespread extent. The new declaration is effective for a period of 30 days starting from the date of the declaration, which is 9 November 2021 at 3:22 pm. Under the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015, certain sections are pertinent to this declaration. Section 15(1) empowers the Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories to declare a state of emergency when necessary. This section also allows for the revocation of any previous emergency declarations to ensure that only the most current and relevant declaration is in effect. The declaration is designed to provide the necessary legal framework for emergency management measures to be implemented swiftly and effectively. The obligations imposed by the Ordinance on the parties or entities it governs include compliance with any measures or directives issued under the authority of the emergency declaration. This may involve restrictions on movement, mandatory evacuations, or other protective actions deemed necessary by the relevant authorities. Entities within the Jervis Bay Territory are required to cooperate fully with the emergency management efforts, providing any assistance or information requested by the authorities to mitigate the effects of the emergency. There are potential consequences for non-compliance with the provisions of the Jervis Bay Territory Emergency Management Ordinance 2015. Offences related to non-compliance may result in civil or criminal penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the text of the declaration, the Ordinance itself may outline the potential sanctions, which could include fines or imprisonment. The exact penalties would be determined based on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant case law or statutory provisions.