Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356:clause:2_2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 2
Character Range: 65025–65687

2  Minister must refer recommendation for appointment of Independent Auditor to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit
 (1) The Minister must not make a recommendation to the Governor‑General under clause 1 unless:
 (a) the Minister has referred the proposed recommendation to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit for approval; and
 (b) the Committee has approved the proposal.
 (2) A referral under paragraph (1)(a) must be in writing and may be withdrawn by the Minister at any time.
Note: Section 8A of the Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951 deals with how the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit approves proposals.