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RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendation 1

2.40    The committee recommends that subclause 80H(1) be amended to limit 'permitted purpose' to a purpose that 'directly' relates to the Commonwealth's response to any emergency or disaster.

Recommendation 2

2.41    The committee recommends that a maximum period of 12 months should apply to a declaration of emergency under clause 80J and clause 80K.

Recommendation 3

2.42    Subject to the preceding recommendations, the committee recommends that the Senate pass the Bill.

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