Delegations

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(1)

The Minister may, in writing, delegate to:

(a)

another Minister; or

(b)

an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department; or

(c)

a person who holds an office or appointment under an Act;

any or all of his or her powers or functions under this Act or the regulations.

Note:

The expressions SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(2)

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to:

(a)

an APS employee in the Department; or

(b)

an Australian Civilian Corps employee;

any or all of his or her powers or functions under:

(c)

this Act; or

(d)

the regulations; or

(e)

any other instrument made under this Act.

Note:

The expression APS employee is defined in the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(3)

A person exercising powers or functions under a delegation under this section must comply with any directions of the person who delegated the power or function.

(4)

This section does not apply to a power to make, vary or revoke a legislative instrument.

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