193OEI inspectors—directions by Regulator

193 OEI inspectors—directions by Regulator

Directions etc. by the Regulator (1) The Regulator may give written directions stating conditions subject to which an OEI inspector’s powers may be exercised for the purposes of this Act and the applied work health and safety provisions. If the Regulator does so, the OEI inspector’s powers must be exercised in accordance with those directions. (2) The Regulator may, by written notice, impose conditions (not inconsistent with any directions under subsection (1)) on the exercise of powers, or the performance of functions, by a particular OEI inspector for the purposes of this Act and the applied work health and safety provisions. If the Regulator does so, the OEI inspector’s powers and functions are to be exercised or performed subject to those conditions. Status of directions and notices as legislative instruments (3) If a direction under subsection (1) is of general application, the direction is a legislative instrument. (4) If a direction under subsection (1) is not of general application, the direction is not a legislative instrument. (5) A notice under subsection (2) is not a legislative instrument.