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Defence Act 1903
51HInfrastructure declaration
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51H Infrastructure declaration
Subdivision C—Powers to protect declared infrastructure
51J Application of this Subdivision
51K Location of exercise of powers
51L Powers to protect declared infrastructure
Division 6—Provisions common to Divisions 3 to 5
51M Simplified outline of this Division
51N Use of reasonable and necessary force
51P Persons to be informed of certain matters if detained
51Q Action to be taken if things are seized
51R Offence for failing to comply with a direction
51S Exercise of powers when certain obligations not complied with
Division 7—Expedited orders and declarations
51T Simplified outline of this Division
51U Making expedited orders and declarations
51V Effect of expedited order or declaration
51W Effect of expedited order on Ministerial authorisation
Division 8—Miscellaneous
51X Simplified outline of this Division
Subdivision B—Applicable criminal law