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What is a state of emergency and how does it differ from a public health emergency?

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews Source: AAP

Australia’s federal and state governments have put in place strict measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The measures have been implemented under emergency and public health emergency regulations. Australia doesn't have power under the constitution to declare a national state of emergency, and so it’s the states that make these decisions for each jurisdiction.


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Australia’s federal and state governments have put in place strict measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The measures have been implemented under emergency and public health emergency regulations. Australia doesn't have power under the constitution to declare a national state of emergency, and so it’s the states that make these decisions for each jurisdiction.



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