3AMinisterial directions in the public interest

3A Ministerial directions in the public interest

3A Ministerial directions in the public interest

(1) This clause applies to Australian Inland Energy Water Infrastructure in relation only to the exercise of its functions under the Water Supply Authorities Act 1987.

(2) A direction may be given to Australian Inland Energy Water Infrastructure under section 20P of the State Owned Corporations Act 1989 without compliance with subsection (3) of that section if the portfolio Minister decides that this action is warranted on grounds involving urgency, public health or public safety.

(3) The notice referred to in section 20P of the State Owned Corporations Act 1989 is to include a statement of the reasons for that decision.

(4) The portfolio Minister is to publish in the Gazette (and is to make available on the Internet) any direction under section 20P of the State Owned Corporations Act 1989, and any notification under section 20O of that Act, given to the board of Australian Inland Energy Water Infrastructure as soon as practicable after it is given.