23Minister may give directions to Australian Border Force Commissioner

#### 23 Minister may give directions to Australian Border Force Commissioner (1) The Minister may, after obtaining and considering the advice of the Australian Border Force Commissioner and the Secretary, give written directions to the Australian Border Force Commissioner about policies that should be pursued, or priorities that should be followed, in relation to the operations of the Australian Border Force. (2) If the Minister gives a direction under subsection (1), the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after giving the direction. (3) The Australian Border Force Commissioner must comply with all directions under subsection (1). (4) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.