Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ENHANCING ONLINE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ACT 2015 (NO. 24, 2015) - SECT 70

             (1)  The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to the Commissioner about the performance of the Commissioner's functions or the exercise of the Commissioner's powers.

Note 1:       For variation and revocation, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

Note 2:       Section 42 (disallowance) and Part 6 (sunsetting) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 do not apply to the direction (see sections 44 and 54 of that Act).

             (2)  A direction under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only.

             (3)  Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the Commissioner's powers under subsection 64(1).

Note:          Subsection 64(1) deals with delegation to a body corporate.

             (4)  The Commissioner must comply with a direction under subsection (1).