Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN TOURIST COMMISSION ACT 1987 No. 136 of 1987 - SECT 29

29. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may give written directions to
the Board in relation to the performance of the functions, and the exercise of
the powers, of the Commission, and the Board shall comply with the directions.

(2) The Minister shall not give a direction to the Board under subsection (1)
unless the Minister:

   (a)  has informed the Board, in writing, that the Minister is considering
        giving the direction;

   (b)  has given the Chairperson an opportunity to discuss the need for the
        proposed direction with the Minister; and

   (c)  is satisfied that, because of the existence of exceptional
        circumstances, it is necessary to give the direction to the Board in
        order to ensure that the performance of the functions, or the exercise
        of the powers, of the Commission does not conflict with major
        government policies.

(3) Where the Minister gives a direction to the Board under subsection (1):

   (a)  the Minister shall cause a copy of the direction:

        (i)    to be published in the Gazette as soon as practicable after
               giving the direction; and

        (ii)   to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15
               sitting days of that House after giving the direction; and

   (b)  the annual reports of the Commission applicable to periods in which
        the direction has effect shall include:

        (i)    particulars of the direction; and

        (ii)   an assessment of the impact that the direction has had on the
               operations of the Commission during the period.