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Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982

5APower of Minister to give directions

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5A Power of Minister to give directions

(1) The Minister may, by writing, give directions to the CEO with respect to the performance of the CEO’s functions under this Act (including in relation to the appropriate strategic direction the CEO should take in performing his or her functions).

Note: A direction under this section is included in the annual report: see section 39.

(2) A direction given under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.

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