Public Health Act 2016

A direction may be given under this Part orally or in writing.

A direction given orally must be confirmed in writing within 2 working days after it is given, unless within that period it is complied with or cancelled.

A direction under section 180 or 184(1)(a) or (b) that is given to a class of person —

need not be given directly to the persons to whom it applies; and

despite the Interpretation Act 1984 section 41 (to the extent to which it applies), need not be published in the Gazette; and

must be published in the manner that the Minister considers suitable in the circumstances of the public health emergency.

Failure to comply with subsection (2) does not invalidate the direction.