35AFForm of application for Ministerial authorisation

35AF Form of application for Ministerial authorisation

(1) The Secretary may apply for a Ministerial authorisation either: (a) orally; or (b) in writing. (2) The Secretary must not apply orally for a Ministerial authorisation that relates to: (a) an incident; and (b) an asset; unless the delay that would occur if the application were to be made in writing would frustrate the effectiveness of: (c) any directions that may be given under section 35AK or 35AQ in relation to the incident and the asset; or (d) any requests that may be given under section 35AX in relation to the incident and the asset. (3) If an application for a Ministerial authorisation is made orally, the Secretary must: (a) do both of the following: (i) make a written record of the application; (ii) give a copy of the written record of the application to the Minister; and (b) do so within 48 hours after the application is made.