43Notice to parties and ACCC of decision of Minister

43 Notice to parties and ACCC of decision of Minister

(1) The Minister must give written notice to the parties to an inquiry and to the ACCC stating the Minister’s decision whether to give a direction under section 40 in relation to each recommendation made in a report in relation to an inquiry. (2) The Minister must give notice under subsection (1): (a) if the Minister gives a direction to Australia Post to act in accordance with a recommendation made in the report—when the Minister gives the direction; or (b) if the Minister does not give a direction referred to in paragraph (a)—as soon as practicable after the Minister receives the report. (3) A notice must: (a) if the Minister gives a direction to Australia Post to act in accordance with a recommendation—be accompanied by a copy of the direction and a statement of the reasons for the Minister’s decision to accept the recommendation; and (b) if the Minister does not give a direction referred to in paragraph (a)—set out the reasons for the Minister’s decision not to accept the recommendation.