(1) The Minister may, in writing, give the Tribunal a direction to hold an inquiry into a specified matter concerning honours or awards for eligible service.
(2) If the Minister gives the Tribunal a direction under subsection (1), the Tribunal:
(a) must hold an inquiry into the specified matter; and
(b) must report to the Minister on the outcomes of the inquiry.
Note: Formal requirements relating to decisions etc. of the Tribunal are dealt with in section 110XE.
(3) The report to the Minister may include any recommendations that the Tribunal considers appropriate and that arise out of, or relate to, the inquiry.
(4) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.