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Emergency Powers (Ammonia Unloading) Regulations 1991

Delegated Legislation Joint Committee (1987 - 2001)· 7 November 1991general_report

The WA Delegated Legislation Joint Committee investigated the Emergency Powers (Ammonia Unloading) Regulations 1991, focusing on whether they unduly trespassed on rights or exceeded the powers granted under the Health Act 1911. The committee examined the doctrine of emergency powers, its exercise, and its specific application within the Health Act. The regulations were ultimately disallowed in the Legislative Council.

Impact

Potentially affects individuals and businesses within the Kwinana area due to the creation of a Total Exclusion Zone during ammonia unloading. Raises broader concerns about the delegation and exercise of emergency powers and their impact on individual rights.

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