17Reviews by the Inspector‑General

17 Reviews by the Inspector‑General

Inspector‑General may conduct review on own initiative (1) The Inspector‑General may, on the Inspector‑General’s own initiative, conduct a review for the purpose of performing a function referred to in paragraphs 10(1)(a) to (d). Minister may direct Inspector‑General to conduct review (2) The Minister may, in writing, direct the Inspector‑General to conduct a review (a directed review) into a particular matter related to a function referred to in paragraphs 10(1)(a) to (d). (3) In considering whether to give a direction under subsection (2) to conduct a directed review, the Minister must have regard to: (a) the objects of this Act; and (b) the functions of the Inspector‑General; and (c) the work plan for the financial year in which the directed review is to be conducted; and (d) whether the Inspector‑General has sufficient resources to conduct the directed review. (4) The Inspector‑General must comply with a direction given under subsection (2). (5) The Inspector‑General must consult the Minister in determining: (a) the terms of reference for a directed review; and (b) the priority to be given to a directed review.

Note: The Inspector‑General is not subject to direction by the Minister in relation to these matters: see section 11.

(6) A direction given under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument. Inspector‑General may conduct review on request (7) The Inspector‑General may conduct a review into a particular matter related to a function referred to in paragraphs 10(1)(a) to (d) if requested in writing to do so by: (a) the Secretary; or (b) a Minister administering an aged care law. (8) The Inspector‑General is not required to comply with a request under subsection (7).