Frequently asked questions

This blog has been around since 2009 so it’s no surprise that questions recur.  It’s ok to ask questions on subjects that have already been discussed because the answers do vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and over time and the facts or circumstances may be different. But for those looking for a shortcut, here’s a list of frequently asked questions and a link that will search the blog to bring up relevant prior posts.  Have a look at those, but if your question is still unanswered, feel free to send me an email at

michael.eburn(at)anu.edu.au

(but remember to use ‘@’ instead of ‘(at)’.

• How does Work Health and Safety laws apply to the emergency services given the inherent danger of their work?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=whs
  

 

• Should my rural fire brigade be incorporated under local Associations Incorporation legislation?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=incorporation
  

 

• What are legal issues in treating the mentally ill?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=mental+health
  

 

• What are the good Samaritan laws, and to whom do they apply?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=good+samaritan
  

 

• What exemptions are there from the Australian Road Rules for the drivers of emergency vehicles?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=306
  

 

• What is vicarious liability and to whom does it apply?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=vicarious+liability
  

 

• What should I do if I’m a registered health professional and the agency for which I volunteer doesn’t want me to use my skills and knowledge when working with them?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=volunteer+scope+of+practice
  

 

• When does a duty of care arise?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=duty+of+care
  

 

• Who can carry scheduled drugs?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=schedule+drugs
  

 

• Who can give consent, who can refuse consent and when is consent not required for emergency medical care?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=consent
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/?s=necessity

 

• Who can have red/blue lights and/or a siren their vehicle?
  A: https://emergencylaw.wordpress.com/page/2/?s=red%2Fblue

Further each post is assigned one or more categories, so you may find what you are looking for by looking for posts by category:

1. After action review
2. Ambulance
3. Blogroll (about this blog)
4. Communication
5. Criminal law
6. Disciplinary matters
7. Driving and Road Rules
8. Fire
9. First aid
10. Flood
11. Health Professional Registration
12. Insurance and NDRRA
13. International response
14. Legislation and plans
15. Litigation
16. Negligence
17. OHS (or WHS since 2011)
18. Paramedics
19. Rescue
20. SES
21. Storm
22. Trainer and training
23. Volunteer compensation