21Directions by Minister

21 Directions by Minister

(1) Where the Minister is satisfied that, because of the existence of exceptional circumstances, it is necessary to give a direction to the Corporation in order to ensure that the performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of the Corporation does not conflict with major Government policies, the Minister may, after consultation with the Chairperson, by notice in writing to the Corporation, give directions to the Corporation with respect to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers. (2) The Minister shall cause a copy of any direction given to the Corporation under subsection (1):

(a) to be published in the Gazette as soon as practicable after the direction is given; and

(b) to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the direction is given.

(3) The Corporation shall comply with any direction given under subsection (1). (4) Where the Minister gives a direction to the Corporation under subsection (1), the particulars of the direction, and a statement of the effect of the direction on the operations of the Corporation, shall be included in the annual report on the Corporation under section 9 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. (5) The power to give a direction under subsection (1) with respect to an act or thing may be exercised notwithstanding that the doing of the act or thing is subject to the approval of the Minister or of another person.