Libraries Act 1982

Subject to subsection (2), the Board is subject to the general control and direction of the Minister.

No Ministerial direction can be given—

as to the nature or content of—

library collections; or

events or activities conducted or promoted by the Board; or

suppressing the dissemination of information; or

preventing or controlling access by the public to library materials at times when the libraries in which those materials are stored are open to the public; or

as to the manner in which the Board is to deal with a testamentary or other gift; or

as to any advice or recommendation that the Board makes or is required to make to the Minister.