30Inquiries by Head, Recycling Victoria

30 Inquiries by Head, Recycling Victoria

(1) The Head, Recycling Victoria may hold an inquiry for the purpose of determining any matter—

(a) related to the functions, duties or powers of the Head, Recycling Victoria under this Act; or

(b) related to the operation of this Act or the regulations.

(2) An inquiry under this section may be held—

(a) on the initiative of the Head, Recycling Victoria in consultation with the Minister; or

(b) at the direction of the Minister.

(3) In consulting the Minister in relation to an inquiry referred to in subsection (2)(a), the Head, Recycling Victoria must specify—

(a) the terms of reference of the inquiry; and

(b) the period (not exceeding 12 months) within which the Head, Recycling Victoria is to provide the Minister with a final report of the findings.

(4) A direction under subsection (2)(b)—

(a) must be given in writing; and

(b) must specify the terms of reference of the inquiry; and

(c) may require the Head, Recycling Victoria—

(i) to follow specified directions; and

(ii) to consider specified matters; and

(iii) to make a draft report of the findings publicly available or available to specified persons or bodies; and

(iv) to provide the Minister with a final report of the findings within a specified period.

(5) The Minister, by written notice, may amend—

(a) the terms of reference of an inquiry; or

(b) any requirement specified in a direction under subsection (2)(b).

(6) The Head, Recycling Victoria must comply with a requirement of the Minister specified in a direction under this section.