Commonwealth Numbered Acts

HEALTH WORKFORCE AUSTRALIA ACT 2009 (NO. 72, 2009) - SECT 7

             (1)  Health Workforce Australia must perform its functions and exercise its powers in accordance with any directions given to it by the Ministerial Conference in writing.

             (2)  A direction under subsection (1):

                     (a)  must be of a general nature only; and

                     (b)  must not be inconsistent with:

                              (i)  this Act or regulations or instruments under this Act; or

                             (ii)  the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 or regulations or instruments under that Act.

             (3)  The Ministerial Conference must consult the Chair before giving a direction under subsection (1).

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