Directions to Corporation by Minister
18B Directions to Corporation by Minister
Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may give written directions to the Corporation with respect to the performance of its functions, either generally or in relation to a particular matter, and the Corporation is to give effect to any such direction.
Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may give written directions to the Commissioner with respect to the performance of his or her functions, either generally or in relation to a particular matter, and the Commissioner is to give effect to any such direction.
The Minister must not under subsection (1) or (2) direct the Corporation or Commissioner with respect to the performance of its or his or her functions in respect of —
a particular person; or
a particular application, complaint or proceeding; or
a particular investigation carried out under section 14A(1)(b) or (ea).
The text of a direction given under subsection (1) or (2) is to be —
laid before each House of Parliament within 14 sitting days of that House after the direction is given; and
included in the annual report submitted by the accountable authority of the Corporation under the Financial Management Act 2006 Part 5.
[Section 18B inserted: No. 20 of 2011 s. 22; amended: No. 12 of 2020 s. 9.]
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