Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CONSUMER PROTECTION AND SERVICE STANDARDS) ACT 1999 - SECT 159

             (1)  The Minister may, by written notice given to Telstra, direct Telstra to take specified action directed towards ensuring that Telstra complies with this Act.

             (2)  Before giving a direction under subsection (1), the Minister must consult Telstra.

             (3)  To avoid doubt:

                     (a)  subsection (1) does not, by implication, limit a power conferred on the Minister, the ACMA or the ACCC by or under any other provision of a law; and

                     (b)  subsection (1) is not limited by a power conferred on the Minister, the ACMA or the ACCC by or under any other provision of a law.

             (4)  Telstra must comply with a direction under subsection (1).