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Biosecurity Act 2019
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164 Duration of emergency order
(1) An emergency order remains in force for the period specified in the order, not exceeding 6 months from the date on which the order is made.
(2) The Minister may, by making an order that amends an emergency order, extend the period during which an emergency order remains in force for a further period not exceeding 6 months.
(3) The duration of an emergency order may be extended under subsection (2) as many times as the Minister considers necessary.