Div 11Minister's power to carry out work

Division 11—Minister's power to carry out work 88—Ministerial direction (1) The Minister may, by notice in writing given to a licensee, direct the licensee— (a) to carry out specified obligations under this Act or the licence; or (ab) to take specified action required to ensure obligations under this Act or the licence are met; or (b) to cease specified activities that are contrary to this Act or the licence. (1a) A notice under subsection (1)— (a) must specify the Minister's reasons for giving the direction; and (b) must allow a reasonable time for compliance with the direction. (2) The licensee must comply with a direction under subsection (1) within the time allowed in the notice. (3) If the licensee fails to comply with a direction under subsection (1)(a) within the time allowed in the notice, the Minister may take the required action, or arrange for the required action to be taken, and recover the cost, as a debt, from the licensee.