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AUSTRALIA COUNCIL ACT 2013 (NO. 71, 2013) - SECT 12

Ministerial directions

             (1)  The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to the Board:

                     (a)  in relation to the performance of functions, and the exercise of powers, of the Council; or

                     (b)  requiring the provision of a report or advice on a matter that relates to any of the Council's functions or powers.

Note 1:       Section 42 (disallowance) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply to a direction--see section 44 of that Act.

Note 2:       Part 6 (sunsetting) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply to a direction--see section 54 of that Act.

             (2)  The Minister must not give a direction in relation to the making of a decision by the Council, in a particular case, relating to the provision of support (including by the provision of financial assistance or a guarantee).

             (3)  The Board must ensure that any direction given by the Minister under subsection (1) is complied with.

             (4)  This section does not limit the operation of section 16 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 .



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