what is a 'state of disaster' and what powers does it confer?
- Written by Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney

A “state of disaster” has been declared for the whole of Victoria from 6pm, Sunday August 2, for a month. How is this different from the existing “state of emergency” and what powers does it give the Andrews government?
What is the difference between a state of emergency and a state of disaster?
Victoria has been in a state...





