Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00989:reg:30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00989
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 30
Character Range: 34437–35110

30  Appointment and powers of Competent Authority
 (1) The Minister may, in writing, appoint as the Competent Authority for the purposes of this instrument:
 (a) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department; or
 (b) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commodore or a higher rank; or
 (c) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Brigadier or a higher rank; or
 (d) an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Air Commodore or a higher rank.
 (2) The Competent Authority may exercise all the powers of a compliance auditor.
 (3) An appointment under subsection (1) may be made subject to conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.