(1)

If the Minister is satisfied that there are circumstances requiring special provision to be made under this regulation, the Minister may make provision, by order, for safety measures to be observed in or near a Commonwealth explosives area.

(2)

If an order is expressed to take effect on a day that is later than the day when the order is notified in the Gazette , the order takes effect on the later day.

(3)

If there is an inconsistency between a provision of these Regulations and a provision of an order, the order prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.

(4)

An order ceases to have effect at the end of 12 months after the day when it takes effect or at the end of any shorter period that is specified in the order, unless sooner revoked.

Note 1
Penalties for a failure to comply with an order are set by section 20 of the Act.
Note 2
Orders made under this regulation are disallowable instruments under the Act for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .