2. Bringing into operation provisions of Part 3

Part 3 does not come into operation except at the time and for the duration and in the manner mentioned in this section or section 21G of the Infectious Diseases Act 1976.

Whenever it appears to the Minister that it is necessary for the securing of public safety or the defence of the country or the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community or for the conduct of exercises for any of those purposes, the Minister may by order direct that all or any of the provisions of Part 3 shall come into operation and the provisions of that Part specified in the order shall come into operation and remain in operation for such period as may be specified in the order.

An order under this section must not be in force for a period exceeding 7 days from the commencement of the order unless it has been made with the approval of the President.