When inquiry must be held
496 When inquiry must be held
The Minister may give the ACCC a written direction to hold a public inquiry under this Division about a specified matter concerning:
carriage services; or
content services; or
the telecommunications industry.
The Minister must not give the ACCC a direction under subsection (1) to hold a public inquiry about a matter concerning the content of a content service.
If the Minister gives a direction under subsection (1) about a particular public inquiry, the Minister may direct the ACCC to:
consult with one or more specified persons, bodies or agencies in connection with the conduct of the inquiry; and
have regard to one or more specified matters in connection with the conduct of the inquiry.
The ACCC must comply with a direction under this section.
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