Cancellation or variation of order by Premier
4C Cancellation or variation of order by Premier
The Premier may cancel or vary an order of the Minister for a major event, including a Ministerial order, by giving written notice to the promoter for the event.
The Premier may take action under this section only if—
both of the following apply—
taking the action is on the advice of a relevant person,
the Premier is reasonably satisfied taking the action is necessary because of a significant risk of harm to persons from a natural or other threat, or
the Premier is reasonably satisfied taking the action is otherwise necessary in the public interest.
The Premier is not required to consult with the promoter before taking action under this section.
In this section—
relevant person means—
the Commissioner of Police, or
the Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW, or
the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service, or
the Commissioner of the State Emergency Service, or
the Chief Health Officer.
vary includes impose conditions or restrictions.
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