Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL ACT 1975 - SECT 6B

             (1)  Where the Minister is satisfied that it is desirable in the public interest to do so, the Minister may, by notice in writing to the Chairperson, give directions to the Council with respect to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers.

             (2)  The Council must comply with a direction under subsection (1).

             (3)  The Minister must cause a copy of each direction to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 21 sitting days of the House after the direction is given.

             (4)  Nothing in this section authorises the Minister to give a direction to the Council in relation to the making of a decision by the Council in a particular case, being a decision relating to the making of a grant, the lending of money or the provision of a scholarship or other benefit.