Maintenance of Racial Harmony Bill · As enacted · Part 4 · Measures Against Foreign Influence
25. Supplementary provisions about removal directions
Feedback & supportThe competent authority is not required to give any person notice of, or consult any person on, his or her intention to give a removal direction.
A designated entity must fully comply with a removal direction within —
7 days after the direction is given to the entity; or
any longer period specified by the competent authority.
The following persons may appeal to the Minister against a removal direction:
the designated entity to which the direction is given;
a person who must or may be removed from the person’s office or duties under the direction.
On an appeal, the Minister may cancel, vary or confirm a removal direction and the Minister’s decision is final.
An appeal must be made and determined in accordance with the regulations.
Unless the Minister orders otherwise, a removal direction does not cease to have effect while an appeal is pending.
A removal direction ceases to have effect when —
it has been fully complied with; or
it is cancelled by the competent authority or the Minister.