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Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018
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#### 35AR Form of direction
(1) A direction under section 35AQ may be given:
(a) orally; or
(b) in writing.
(2) The Secretary must not give a direction under section 35AQ 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 35AQ 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.