Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SCREEN AUSTRALIA ACT 2008 - SECT 44

  (1)   The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give written directions to the Board:

  (a)   in relation to the performance of the functions of, and the exercise of powers of, Screen Australia; or

  (b)   requiring the provision of a report or advice on a matter that relates to any of Screen Australia's functions or powers.

Note:   Section   42 (disallowance) and Part   4 of Chapter   3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 do not apply to the direction--see regulations made for the purposes of paragraphs 44(2)(b) and 54(2)(b) of that Act.

  (2)   The Minister must not give a direction in relation to a decision by the Board to provide support to a particular person or for a particular program.

  (3)   The Board must ensure that any direction given by the Minister under subsection   ( 1) is complied with.

  (4)   This section does not limit the operation of section   19 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the duty to keep the responsible Minister and the Finance Minister informed) .