7Power of Minister to give directions in public interest

7 Power of Minister to give directions in public interest

7 Power of Minister to give directions in public interest

(1) The Minister may give the ICNSW Board a written direction in relation to ICNSW if the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in the public interest.

(2) The ICNSW Board must ensure that the direction is complied with.

(3) Before giving a direction under this section, the Minister must—

(a) consult with the ICNSW Board, and

(b) request the Board to advise the Minister whether, in its opinion, complying with the direction would promote the objectives of ICNSW.

(4) The Minister is required to cause a notice to be published in the Gazette setting out the reasons why a direction was given under this section and why it is in the public interest that the direction was given. Any such notice is to be published in the Gazette within 1 month after the direction is given.

s 7: Am 2023 No 33, Sch 1[1].