(1) Subject to this Part, the Minister may direct the Inspector to inquire into a transport security matter or an offshore security matter.
Note: Under subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 , the Minister may vary or revoke such a direction.
(2) The direction must be in writing.
(3) The direction may specify the period within which the Inspector must give a final report.
(4) The direction is not a legislative instrument.
(5) The Inspector is not otherwise subject to direction from the Minister in relation to the inquiry, or any interim, draft or final report in relation to the inquiry.
(6) The Inspector is not subject to direction from the Secretary in relation to the inquiry, or any interim, draft or final report in relation to the inquiry.