Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00527:section:45
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00527
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 45
Character Range: 38009–38648

45  Delegation by the Minister
 (1) The Minister may, by writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers and functions under this Act (except section 51) to:
 (a) the Secretary; or
 (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.
Note 1: Section 51 gives the Minister power to make rules.
Note 2: The expressions SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) In exercising powers or performing functions under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.
Note: See also sections 34AA and 34AB of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.