Commonwealth Numbered Acts

WHEAT MARKETING ACT 1989No. 58, 1989 - SECT 8

8. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may give written directions to
the Board concerning the performance of its functions and the exercise of its
powers, and the Board shall obey the directions.

(2) The Minister may only give a direction if:

   (a)  the Minister is satisfied that, because of the existence of
        exceptional circumstances, the direction is necessary to ensure that
        the performance of the functions, or the exercise of the powers, of
        the Board does not conflict with major government policies;

   (b)  the Minister has informed the Board in writing that he or she is
        considering giving the direction; and

   (c)  the Minister has given the Chairperson an adequate opportunity to
        discuss with the Minister the need for the direction.

(3) The Minister shall:

   (a)  cause a notice giving particulars of a direction to be published in
        the Gazette as soon as practicable after the giving of the direction;
        and

   (b)  cause a copy of the notice to be laid before each House of the
        Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the publication
        of the notice in the Gazette.