161BCertain provisions of other Acts not to apply if Minister decides that advice is not required

161B  Certain provisions of other Acts not to apply if Minister decides that advice is not required  (1) This section applies in relation to a provision of another Act that is expressed to apply if:  (a) the advice of the Minister is sought under this Subdivision in relation to a proposal to give an authorisation (however described) of an action; or  (b) a proposal to give an authorisation (however described) of an action is referred to the Minister under this Subdivision.  (2) The provision does not apply in relation to an action if:  (a) a proposal to give an authorisation (however described) of the action has been referred to the Minister under section 161; and  (b) the Minister has decided under section 161A that this Subdivision does not apply in relation to the referral or the action. Note: See, for example, subsections 94(6A) and 95(3A) of the Airports Act 1996.