(1) The Chief Executive must, on or before 31 March in each year, report to the Minister on the operation of the Department during the 12 months ending on 31 December in the preceding year.
(2) A report under this section must include the information required by the regulations.
(3) The Minister must, within 12 sitting days after receiving a report under this section, have copies of the report laid before both Houses of Parliament.
Part 4—Preschools and children's services centres
Division 1—School-based preschools