Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) In section 19(1) of the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 —
(a) for "Governor in Council may, by order" substitute "Minister may, by order published in the Government Gazette";
(b) in paragraph (a), after "declare" insert "the whole of or".
(2) In section 19(2) of the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 , for "Governor in Council" substitute "Minister".
(3) After section 19(2) of the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 insert —
"(2A) An order declaring a control area remains in force for a period of 12 months or any shorter period that is specified in the order, unless sooner revoked.
(2B) The Minister may from time to time, by notice published in the Government Gazette, extend the duration of an order declaring a control area for any period or periods not exceeding 12 months.".