Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002

Subject to subsection (2), a public assembly restriction declaration may be made, extended or varied only with the concurrence of the Police Minister.

A public assembly restriction declaration may be made, extended or varied without the concurrence of the Police Minister if the Police Minister is not able to be contacted when the declaration is made, extended or varied.

If a public assembly restriction declaration is made, extended or varied without the concurrence of the Police Minister—

the Commissioner of Police or Deputy Commissioner of Police making, extending or varying the declaration must ensure the Police Minister is notified of the making, extension or variation of the declaration as soon as the Police Minister is able to be contacted, and

the declaration, or the extension or variation of the declaration, ceases to have effect if the Police Minister has not confirmed the declaration, extension or variation within 48 hours after the declaration, extension or variation was made.