Directions by the Minister Part 3 Simplified outline of this Part Division 1 Section 31 Part 3—Directions by the Minister Division 1—Simplified outline of this Part 31 Simplified outline of this Part The Minister may require a reporting entity for, or an operator of, a critical infrastructure asset to do, or refrain from doing, an act or thing, if the Minister is satisfied that there is a risk of an act or omission that would be prejudicial to security. The Minister may give the direction only if particular criteria are met and certain consultation has been undertaken. No. 29, 2018 Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 Authorised Version C2018A00029 31