7Directions by Minister

7 Directions by Minister

(1) The Minister may, by notifiable instrument, give a direction to the Institute with respect to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers. (1A) The Minister must consult the Chair before giving any direction to the Institute. (1B) The Minister must consult each State Health Minister before giving the direction if the direction relates to the Institute’s health‑related functions. (1C) The Minister must consult each State Welfare Minister before giving the direction if the direction: (a) relates to the Institute’s welfare‑related functions; and (b) does not concern housing matters. (1D) The Minister must consult each State Housing Minister before giving the direction if the direction: (a) relates to the Institute’s welfare‑related functions; and (b) concerns housing matters. (1E) The Minister must cause a copy of any direction given under subsection (1) to be delivered, in writing, to the Chair as soon as practicable. (1F) A failure to comply with subsection (1E) does not affect the validity of the direction. (2) The Institute shall comply with any direction given under subsection (1). (3) This section does not affect the application, in relation to the Institute, of section 22 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the application of government policy to corporate Commonwealth entities).