From the Act
12 Directions
(1) The Minister may give the Board written directions as to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers.
(1A) Without limiting subsection (1), a direction under that subsection may require the Board to consult:
(a) in the manner specified by the Minister; and
(b) about matters specified by the Minister; and
(c) with bodies and organisations specified by the Minister.
(2) Directions as to the performance of its regulatory function shall be only of a general nature.
(4) The Board must comply with a direction given under subsection (1).
(5) This section does not affect the application of section 28 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 in relation to CASA.