After section 6 of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority Act 2004 insert —
The objective of the Authority in performing its functions and exercising its powers under this Act is to—
(a) contribute to a whole of sector approach to emergency management;
(b) promote a culture within the emergency management sector of community focus, interoperability and public value.
The Authority must, in performing its functions and exercising its powers, collaborate and consult with Emergency Management Victoria.
(1) The Authority must implement the applicable work program to give effect to the Strategic Action Plan.
(2) The Authority must prepare a written report on the progress made, and achievements attained, by the Authority to give effect to the Strategic Action Plan at intervals determined by the State Crisis and Resilience Council.
(3) The intervals must not be less than one a year.
(4) The Authority must give a copy of a report prepared by the Authority under subsection (2) to the State Crisis and Resilience Council and the Inspector-General for Emergency Management.".