Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00079:section:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00079
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 12
Character Range: 20861–21673

12  Directions by Minister respecting APRA policies and priorities
 (1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give APRA a direction about policies it should pursue, or priorities it should follow, in performing or exercising any of its functions or powers.
 (2) The Minister must not give a direction under subsection (1) unless he or she has:
 (a) notified APRA in writing that he or she is considering giving the direction; and
 (b) given the Chair an adequate opportunity to discuss with the Minister the need for the proposed direction.
 (3) The Minister must not give a direction under subsection (1) about a particular case.
 (4) APRA must comply with a direction under subsection (1).
 (6) This section does not limit any other powers to give directions that the Minister has under any other law.