Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00368:section:10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00368
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 10
Character Range: 12707–14096

10  Powers of Authority
 (1) In addition to any other powers conferred on it by this or any other Act, the Authority has, subject to this Act, power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the performance of its functions.
 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the powers include, subject to this Act, power:
 (a) to enter into contracts; and
 (b) to acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; and
 (c) to join in the formation of companies; and
 (d) to enter partnerships; and
 (e) to let on hire plant, machinery, equipment or goods of the Authority not immediately required by the Authority; and
 (g) to do anything incidental to any of the powers specified in this subsection or otherwise conferred on the Authority.
Note: Section 59 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 gives the Authority power to invest money that is not immediately required for the purposes of the Authority.
 (3) Where the Authority may provide a facility or service, or discharge a function, the Authority may do so:
 (a) itself; or
 (b) in co‑operation with another person; or
 (c) by arranging for another person to do so on its behalf.
 (4) In subsection (3):
person includes:
 (a) the Commonwealth; and
 (b) a State or Territory; and
 (c) the government or an agency of the government of a foreign country.