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Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
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35AL Form of direction
(1) A direction under section 35AK may be given: (a) orally; or (b) in writing. (2) The Secretary must not give a direction under section 35AK orally unless the delay that would occur if the direction were to be given in writing would frustrate the effectiveness of the direction. (3) If a direction under section 35AK is given orally to an entity, the Secretary must: (a) do both of the following: (i) make a written record of the direction; (ii) give a copy of the written record of the direction to the entity; and (b) do so within 48 hours after the direction is given.