NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME ACT 2013 (NO. 20, 2013) - SECT 125 Minister may give the Board a statement setting out strategic guidance for the Agency

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME ACT 2013 (NO. 20, 2013) - SECT 125

             (1)  The Minister may give the Board a written statement setting out strategic guidance for the Agency.

             (2)  A statement given under subsection (1):

                     (a)  must be of a general nature only; and

                     (b)  must not relate to a particular individual; and

                     (c)  must not be inconsistent with:

                              (i)  this Act, the regulations or an instrument made under this Act; or

                             (ii)  the CAC Act, or the regulations or an instrument made under that Act.

             (3)  The Minister must not give a statement under subsection (1) unless the Commonwealth and each host jurisdiction agree to the giving of the statement.

             (4)  In performing its functions, the Board must have regard to a statement given under subsection (1).

             (5)  A statement given under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.