Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00903:reg:16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00903
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 16
Character Range: 12244–13006

16  Delegation by Minister
 (1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate the Minister's functions or powers under subsection 10(4) to the following:
 (a) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Rear Admiral or a higher rank;
 (b) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Major General or a higher rank;
 (c) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Air Vice‑Marshal or a higher rank;
 (d) an SES employee who holds an SES Band 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
 (2) In performing a delegated function or exercising a delegated power, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Minister.