12Minister may give directions

12 Minister may give directions

(1) The Minister may give written directions to the Authority as to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers. (2) The Authority must comply with any directions given under subsection (1). (3) The Minister must cause a copy of each direction given under subsection (1): (a) to be published in the Gazette as soon as practicable after giving the direction; and (b) to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after giving the direction. (4) This section does not affect the application, in relation to the Authority, of section 22 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the application of government policy to corporate Commonwealth entities).