12ABIndependence of the ATSB and Chief Commissioner

#### 12AB Independence of the ATSB and Chief Commissioner (1) Subject to section 21, the ATSB is not subject to direction from anyone in relation to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers. (2) The Chief Commissioner is not subject to direction from anyone in relation to the exercise of his or her powers. However, when exercising his or her powers, the Chief Commissioner must act consistently with the ATSB in the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers. > Note: This means that the ATSB and the Chief Commissioner would not, for example, be subject to direction from anyone in relation to: (a) how a particular investigation will be carried out; or (b) the content of a public report on a particular investigation.