It does not state "emphatically". It states "confusingly".
Please confirm that you have read and understand the content of scavenger's post at #55.
I don't understand the point in denying that which goes on, all day, everyday, in reality and - surprisingly - seems to be supported by Airservices' preferred interpretation of the section dealing with alternates. Airservices says that the section does not determine when an alternate is required, but rather the parameters that an alternate has to satisfy if an alternate is required as determined during planning.