(1) This section applies in relation to a provision of another Act that is expressed to apply if:
(a) the advice of the Minister is sought under this Subdivision in relation to a proposal to give an authorisation (however described) of an action; or
(b) a proposal to give an authorisation (however described) of an action is referred to the Minister under this Subdivision.
(2) The provision does not apply in relation to an action if:
(a) a proposal to give an authorisation (however described) of the action has been referred to the Minister under section 161; and
(b) the Minister has decided under section 161A that this Subdivision does not apply in relation to the referral or the action.
Note: See, for example, subsections 94(6A) and 95(3A) of the Airports Act 1996 .