(1) Except as provided in this section or as otherwise expressly provided by this Act, DHA is not subject to direction by or on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.
(2) Where the Minister is satisfied that it is desirable in the public interest to do so, the Minister may, by notice in writing to DHA , give directions to DHA with respect to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.
(3) DHA shall comply with any direction under subsection ( 2).
(4) Where the Minister gives a direction to DHA under subsection ( 2), DHA shall include particulars of the direction in its annual report.