Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00020:clause:2_53b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00020
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 53B
Character Range: 19701–20298

53B  Delegation by the Minister
 (1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Minister's functions or powers under this Act to:
 (a) the Secretary of the Department; or
 (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
 (2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to the Minister's powers under section 8, 18 or 53A.
 (3) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Minister.