Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN POSTAL CORPORATION ACT 1989 No. 64 of 1989 - SECT 49

49. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may, after consultation with
the Board, give to the Board such written directions in relation to the
performance of Australia Post's functions as appear to the Minister to be
necessary in the public interest.

(2) The Minister shall not give a direction under subsection (1) in relation
to:

   (a)  rates of postage; or

   (b)  amounts to be charged for work done, or services, goods or information
        supplied, by Australia Post.

(3) Where the Minister gives a direction under subsection (1), the Minister
shall cause a copy of the direction to be laid before each House of the
Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after giving the direction.