Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Act 2015
20Directions from the Minister
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20 Directions from the Minister
(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give written directions to the Ombudsman about the performance of the Ombudsman’s functions.
Note 1: Section 42 (disallowance) of the Legislation Act 2003 does not apply to the direction: see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 44(2)(b) of that Act.
Note 2: Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 does not apply to the direction: see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 54(2)(b) of that Act.
(2) The direction must be of a general nature only. (3) The Ombudsman must comply with the direction.