Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING AUTHORITY ACT 2008 (NO. 136, 2008) - SECT 7

             (1)  The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority must perform its functions and exercise its powers in accordance with any directions given to it by the Ministerial Council in writing.

Note:          For how directions are given see: section 42. For directions relating to reporting requirements see: subsection 43(3).

             (2)  Directions under subsection (1) must not be inconsistent with:

                     (a)  this Act or the regulations under this Act; or

                     (b)  the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 , or regulations or instruments made under that Act.

             (3)  The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority must also perform its functions and exercise its powers in accordance with the Charter.

             (4)  A direction given by the Ministerial Council under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.

             (5)  If the Charter is determined by the Ministerial Council in writing, the Charter is not a legislative instrument.