(1) The Minister for Home Affairs may give the ITEC Commissioner directions about the way in which the Commissioner is to carry out any of the functions of the Commissioner.
(2) However, the Minister for Home Affairs must not give directions about the content of any advice that may be given by the ITEC Commissioner.
(3) A direction under subsection (1) must be in writing.
(4) The ITEC Commissioner must comply with a direction under subsection (1).
(5) A direction under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.
(6) The Minister for Home Affairs must cause a copy of each direction given under subsection (1) to be tabled in each House of the Parliament as soon as practicable after giving the direction.