Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00139:clause:1_226
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00139
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 226
Character Range: 74698–75523

226  Minister may give directions to the Pricing Authority
 (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to the Pricing Authority in relation to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.
Note: For variation and revocation, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) The Minister must consult the Standing Council on Health before giving a direction under subsection (1).
 (3) A direction under subsection (1):
 (a) must be of a general nature only; and
 (b) must not be a direction to change:
 (i) a particular national efficient price for health care services provided by public hospitals; or
 (ii) a particular efficient cost for health care services provided by public hospitals.
 (4) The Pricing Authority must comply with a direction under subsection (1).