(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to the Commissioner about the performance of the Commissioner's functions or the exercise of the Commissioner's powers.
Note 1: For variation and revocation, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
Note 2: Section 42 (disallowance) and Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 do not apply to the direction (see regulations made for the purposes of paragraphs 44(2)(b) and 54(2)(b) of that Act).
(2) A direction under subsection (1) must be of a general nature only.
(3) The Commissioner must comply with a direction under subsection (1).