Appendix D: Powers of the minister to give directions to asada

Under the ASADA Act 2006, the minister can give ASADA the following directions:

(1) The minister may, by legislative instrument, give directions to the ASADA in relation
to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers.

Note: For variation and revocation, see Subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2) However, such a direction must not relate to:

(a) a particular athlete, or a particular support person, who is subject to the NAD scheme, or
(b) the testing of a particular athlete under an anti-doping testing service, or safety checking service, being provided by the ASADA.

(3) The ASADA must comply with a direction under Subsection (1).

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