Power to extend or suspend time periods in extraordinary circumstances

In force

(1)

This section applies if the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that the effective administration of this Act is, or may be, affected by extraordinary circumstances.

Examples—extraordinary circumstances bushfire, pandemic, severe storm

(2)

The Minister may declare that a time period mentioned in this Act by which an entity must or may do something is extended or suspended for a stated period.

(3)

A declaration is a disallowable instrument.

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138 Power to extend or suspend time periods in extraordinary circumstances