43Procedure for giving directions

43 Procedure for giving directions

(1)  A direction under this Division may be given to a person orally or in writing.

(2)  However, if the direction is given to the person orally, the giver of the direction is to give the person written confirmation of the direction within 3 days.

(3)  An authorised officer is, as soon as practicable after giving a direction under this Division, to inform the Secretary of –

(a) the giving of the direction; and

(b) why it was given; and

(c) its content.

(4)  A failure to comply with subsection (2) or (3) does not affect the validity of a direction.

(5)  A direction under this Division must specify when the actions specified in the direction are required to be taken.

(6)  For the purposes of subsection (5) , a timing requirement may be specified by reference to a date, event, period or other factor.