35AMinisterial directions

35A Ministerial directions

(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may give a written direction to the Regulator in relation to the performance of the Regulator's functions and duties or the exercise of the Regulator's powers.

(2) A direction cannot be given under this section in relation to—

(a) the content of any advice given to the Minister by the Regulator; or

(b) the issuing, renewal, variation, relocation, transfer, suspension, cancellation or review of a particular licence.

(3) Subject to subsection (4), the Minister must cause to be published in the Government Gazette—

(a) a direction given under this section; and

(b) the reasons for giving the direction.

(4) The Minister is not required to publish any information under subsection (3) that in the Minister's opinion is confidential or commercially sensitive.

S. 35B inserted by No. 51/2024 s. 12.