Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00121:section:158
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00121
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 158
Character Range: 185391–186092

158  Delegation by 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; or
 (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department.
Note 1: The expressions SES employee and acting SES employee are defined in section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Note 2: 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.
 (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a power to make, vary or revoke a legislative instrument.