ASADA Annual Report 2008

Appendix A: Doping control statistics 1998–99 to 2008–09
Appendix B: Publicly announced anti-doping rule violations 2008–09
Appendix C: International anti-doping and doping control
Appendix D: Powers of the Minister to give directions to ASADA
Appendix E: ASADA’s functions, powers and delegations
Appendix F: Staffing statistics at 30 June 2009
Appendix G: Occupational health and safety
Appendix H: Advertising and market research
Appendix I: Ecologically sustainable development and environmental performance
Appendix J: Freedom of information
Appendix K: Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee – functions
Appendix L: Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee – Therapeutic Use Exemptions granted
Appendix M: ASADA Resource Statement 2008–09

Appendix D: Powers of the Minister to give directions to ASADA

Under Section 24 of the ASADA Act, the Minister can give ASADA the following directions:

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.
However, such a direction must not relate to:
1. a particular athlete, or a particular support person, who is subject to the NAD scheme, or
2. the testing of a particular athlete under an anti-doping testing service, or safety checking service, being provided by the ASADA.
The ASADA must comply with a direction under subsection(1).