Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may, after consultation with the Board, give to the Board such written directions in relation to the performance of Australia Post's functions as appear to the Minister to be necessary in the public interest.
(2) The Minister shall not give a direction under subsection (1) in relation to:
(a) rates of postage; or
(b) amounts to be charged for work done, or services, goods or information supplied, by Australia Post.
(3) Where the Minister gives a direction under subsection (1), the Minister shall cause a copy of the direction to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after giving the direction.