Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Accident Compensation Act 1985 - SECT 20C

Accountability of the Authority

20C. Accountability of the Authority





(1) The Authority shall exercise its powers and perform its functions under
this Act, the Accident Compensation (WorkCover Insurance) Act 1993, the
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the
Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994, the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and the
Mines Act 1958 subject to-

   (a)  the general direction and control of the Minister; and

   (b)  any specific written directions given by the Minister in relation to a
        matter or class of matter specified in the directions.

(2) Where the Authority has been given a written direction under subsection
(1)(b), the Authority-

   (a)  may cause that direction to be published in the Government Gazette;
        and

   (b)  shall publish that direction in its next annual report.

(3) A direction under subsection (1)(b) must not relate to a specific person.