Tobacco Act 1987

Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may give a written direction to the Regulator in relation to the performance of the Regulator's functions and duties or the exercise of the Regulator's powers.

A direction cannot be given under this section in relation to—

the content of any advice given to the Minister by the Regulator; or

the issuing, renewal, variation, relocation, transfer, suspension, cancellation or review of a particular licence.

Subject to subsection (4), the Minister must cause to be published in the Government Gazette—

a direction given under this section; and

the reasons for giving the direction.

The Minister is not required to publish any information under subsection (3) that in the Minister's opinion is confidential or commercially sensitive.