Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742:section:486
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00742
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 486
Character Range: 1073444–1074275

486  When inquiry must be held
 (1) The Minister may give the ACMA a written direction to hold a public inquiry under this Division about a specified matter concerning:
 (a) carriage services; or
 (b) content services; or
 (c) the telecommunications industry.
 (2) The Minister must not give the ACMA a direction under subsection (1) to hold a public inquiry about a matter concerning the content of a content service.
 (3) If the Minister gives a direction under subsection (1) about a particular public inquiry, the Minister may direct the ACMA to:
 (a) consult with one or more specified persons, bodies or agencies in connection with the conduct of the inquiry; and
 (b) have regard to one or more specified matters in connection with the conduct of the inquiry.
 (4) The ACMA must comply with a direction under this section.