(1) The Minister may give written directions to Infrastructure Australia about the performance of its functions.
(2) In giving directions under subsection (1), the Minister may have regard to any relevant decisions of a body (however described) that consists only of, or that includes, the following:
(a) the Prime Minister;
(b) the Premiers of each State;
(c) the Chief Ministers of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
(3) Directions given by the Minister under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only.
(4) However, the Minister must not give directions about the content of any audit, list, evaluation, plan or advice to be provided by Infrastructure Australia.
(5) Infrastructure Australia must comply with any direction given by the Minister under subsection (1).
(6) A direction given by the Minister under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.