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51T Simplified outline of this Division
In sudden and extraordinary emergencies:
(a) a call out order may be made under this Division by authorising Ministers, or other Ministers, instead of the Governor‑General; and
(b) a specified area declaration or infrastructure declaration can be made under this Division by one or 2 authorising Ministers, or other Ministers, instead of all authorising Ministers.