13Timing and requests relating to the 5‑yearly assessment and reporting functions

13 Timing and requests relating to the 5‑yearly assessment and reporting functions

(1) The Authority must undertake each of the assessments mentioned in paragraphs 12(1)(a) and (b): (a) once in the period that begins at the start of 1 July 2023 and ends at the end of 30 June 2028; and (b) once in each successive period of 5 financial years. (2) The Minister may request the Authority to: (a) consider one or more matters; or (b) not consider one or more matters; when undertaking such an assessment. (3) The Authority must comply with such a request. (4) If such a request is made in writing, the request is not a legislative instrument. (5) The Minister may withdraw or amend such a request at any time before the Authority reports to the Minister.