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57C Conditions and consultation requirements for exercise of
powers under section 57B
(1) The CHO must not give a direction of a type mentioned in
section 57B(2)(f) to (i) unless the CHO, before giving the direction:
(a) takes into account social considerations and economic
considerations, in addition to public health considerations; and
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(b) consults with the following:
(i) the Chief Minister;
(ii) the Minister;
(iii) the Treasurer;
(iv) the Minister administering the Police Administration
Act 1978;
(v) any other Minister nominated by the Chief Minister in
relation to the proposed direction.
(2) Consultation under subsection (1)(b) is not required to be in writing.
(3) A written direction to which a consultation requirement under
subsection (1) applies must state the ministers who were consulted.