13   Operation of State Emergency Management Plan

(1)  The relevant provisions of the State Emergency Management Plan have effect in the event of an emergency.

(2)  The State Emergency Management Plan has effect in the event of an emergency whether or not a state of emergency has been declared.

(3)  Agencies are authorised to undertake their responsibilities and functions under the State Emergency Management Plan in the event of an emergency. Government agencies may be required to do so by the Minister.

(4)  Any question concerning the application or operation of the State Emergency Management Plan may be referred to and determined by the Minister.

(5)  This section does not authorise or require any act or omission that is inconsistent with this or any other Act.