Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT 1980 No. 34 of 1980 - SECT 11

11. (1) The Commission shall perform its functions and exercise its powers in
accordance with such general directions as are given to it by the Minister in
writing.

(2) Sub-section (1) does not empower the Minister to give directions relating
to the content of any advice, information or recommendation that may be given
by the Commission to a Minister, Department or authority of the Commonwealth
or of a State or Territory.

(3) Subject to sub-section (4), the Minister shall cause a copy of any
direction given by him under sub-section (1) to be laid before each House of
the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after that direction was
given.

(4) A copy of a direction laid before the Parliament in accordance with
sub-section (3) shall not disclose any matters known to the Commission to be
held sacred by Aboriginals or by a particular community or group of
Aboriginals.