Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00207:section:31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00207
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 31
Character Range: 55542–56411

31  Delegation by the Minister
 (1) The Minister may, by writing, delegate any or all of the Minister's powers under subsection 13(1) and section 14 to:
 (a) the Secretary; or
 (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department; or
 (c) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in a Department of State of the Commonwealth other than the Department.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
 (2) However, the Minister must not delegate to a person mentioned in paragraph (1)(c) the following:
 (a) the Minister's power under subsection 13(1) to make an arrangement or grant;
 (b) the Minister's power under subsection 14(7) to enter into a funding agreement.
 (3) In exercising any powers under a delegation under this section, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.