Clause 9

by deleting the word “or” at the end of subsection (2)(d);

by deleting the full‑stop at the end of paragraph (e) of subsection (2) and substituting a semi‑colon, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following paragraphs:“(f)to implement security measures during the holding of the special event, such as the deployment of security personnel and the security screening of persons and vehicles;

to change the venue of the special event, or to cancel or postpone the special event; or

to inform any person attending or intending to attend the special event of any matter mentioned in paragraph (g), or that requires the person to observe certain conduct at the special event, or such other matter in relation to the event, in such form and manner as the Commissioner may determine.”;

by inserting, immediately after the words “subsection (1)” in subsection (5), the words “or as modified under subsection (7A)”;

by deleting the words “with the approval of the Minister,” in subsection (7);

by inserting, immediately after subsection (7), the following subsections:“(7A) The Commissioner may, without affording an opportunity to be heard, modify any written direction given under subsection (1) or (7) for any purpose mentioned in that subsection.(7B) The Commissioner must first obtain the approval of the Minister if, in relation to an enhanced security special event, the Commissioner gives, or modifies, a written direction containing the requirement mentioned in subsection (2)(g) or (7).”;

by deleting the words “under subsection (7)” in subsection (8) and substituting the words “given under subsection (7) or as modified under subsection (7A)”;

by inserting, immediately after subsection (8), the following subsections:“(8A) Where an event organiser or an owner fails to comply with any requirement in a written direction given under subsection (1) or (7), respectively (or as modified under subsection (7A)), the Commissioner may, if satisfied that the failure is likely to pose a risk to the safety of individuals involved in the special event and other individuals, take such measures and do such work as may be necessary to give effect to the written direction.(8B) The Commissioner may recover all costs and expenses reasonably incurred under subsection (8A) from the event organiser, or the owner, in default, as a civil debt due to the Government.”; and

by deleting the words “subsections (6), (7) and (8)” in subsection (9) and substituting the words “subsections (6), (7), (8), (8A) and (8B)”.