131AAnnual reports by Secretary

131A Annual reports by Secretary

131A Annual reports by Secretary

(1) As soon as practicable after 30 June, but on or before 31 December, in each year, the Secretary must prepare and forward to the Minister a report of—

(a) the Secretary’s work and activities under this Act, and

(b) the activities of the authorities, and

(c) the operation and effect of any marketing orders, and

(d) such other matters or things as the Secretary thinks appropriate or as the Minister directs the Secretary to report on.

(2) The Minister must cause each such report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament as soon as practicable after receiving the report.

(3) A report under this section need not be separately prepared but may form part of the annual reporting information prepared for the Department under the Government Sector Finance Act 2018.

s 131A: Ins 1999 No 31, Sch 1.23 [3]. Am 2018 No 70, Sch 4.90.