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

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the declaration would allow the government to enforce the 14-day isolation period mandated for travellers arriving in Australia.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the declaration would allow the government to enforce the 14-day isolation period mandated for travellers arriving. 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. Most states and territories have emergency protocols in place, but it’s still unclear to many what they involve and how they affect our everyday lives.


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By Branko Cvetojevic

Presented by Margarita Vasileva

Source: SBS




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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. Most states and territories have emergency protocols in place, but it’s still unclear to many what they involve and how they affect our everyday lives.



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