Commonwealth Numbered Acts

NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE ACT 2008 (NO. 14, 2008) - SECT 42

             (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, the National Film and Sound Archive; or

                     (b)  requiring the provision of a report or advice on a matter that relates to any of the National Film and Sound Archive's functions or powers.

Note 1:       Section 42 (disallowance) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply to the direction--see section 44 of that Act.

Note 2:       Part 6 (sunsetting) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003 does not apply to the direction--see section 54 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 16 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 .