136Minister may give directions to TEQSA

#### 136 Minister may give directions to TEQSA (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to TEQSA in relation to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers. > Note: Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 does not apply to the direction (see regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 54(2)(b) of that Act). (2) A direction under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only. (2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to a direction that relates to the power conferred by subsection 158(1). > Note: Subsection 158(1) confers a power to determine fees. (2B) Regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 44(2)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003 do not apply in relation to a direction under subsection (1) of this section. > Note: This means that section 42 (disallowance) of the Legislation Act 2003 applies to the direction. (3) TEQSA must comply with a direction given under subsection (1).