Minister must give directions to TSRA
(1) The Minister must give to the TSRA written directions ( TSRA Finance Directions ) about the administration of the TSRA's finances.
Directions must not be inconsistent with this Act etc.
(1A) Directions under subsection (1) must not be inconsistent with:
(a) this Act or the regulations under this Act; or
(b) the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 or any legislative instruments made under that Act.
TSRA must comply with directions
(2) The TSRA must comply with a TSRA Finance Direction that is in force even if it is inconsistent with:
(a) the Torres Strait Development Plan; or
(b) decision - making principles in force under section 142K.
TSRA must make directions available
(4) Without limiting the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 , the Minister must ensure that copies of the TSRA Finance Directions as in force from time to time are:
(a) given to the TSRA; and
(b) available for inspection and purchase at each office of the TSRA.
Notice of giving of directions to be published in the Gazette
(5) The TSRA Chief Executive Officer must cause notice of the giving of TSRA Finance Directions to be published in the Gazette .