(1) The Commonwealth Minister may, by legislative instrument, give written directions to the Registrar about the performance of the Registrar's functions.
Note: Section 42 (disallowance) and Part 4 of Chapter 3 (sunsetting) of the Legislation Act 2003 do not apply to the directions (see regulations made for the purposes of paragraphs 44(2)(b) and 54(2)(b) of that Act).
(2) The Registrar must comply with a direction under subsection (1).
(3) Before giving a direction under subsection (1), the Commonwealth Minister must consult the Ministerial Council.