TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1997 No. 47 of 1997 - SECT 496 496 When inquiry must be held

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1997 No. 47 of 1997 - SECT 496

(1) The Minister may give the ACCC a written direction to hold a public
inquiry under this Division about a specified matter concerning:

   (a)  carriage services; or

   (b)  content services; or

   (c)  the telecommunications industry.

(2) The Minister must not give the ACCC a direction under subsection (1) to
hold a public inquiry about a matter concerning the content of a content
service.

(3) If the Minister gives a direction under subsection (1) about a particular
public inquiry, the Minister may direct the ACCC to:

   (a)  consult with one or more specified persons, bodies or agencies in
        connection with the conduct of the inquiry; and

   (b)  have regard to one or more specified matters in connection with the
        conduct of the inquiry.

(4) The ACCC must comply with a direction under this section.