Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00368:section:35
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2014C00368
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 35
Character Range: 30971–31901

35  Rights in respect of services and facilities formerly provided by Department
 (1) Where, immediately before the commencement of this section:
 (a) a function of the Authority was being performed by the Department; and
 (b) a right of the Commonwealth existed, arising out of a debt, liability or obligation of any other person in favour of the Commonwealth in respect of a service or facility provided by the Department in the performance of that function;
the right of the Commonwealth is transferred to the Authority to the extent determined in writing by the Minister.
 (2) Where, immediately before the commencement of this section:
 (a) proceedings by the Commonwealth were pending in a court; and
 (b) the proceedings related to such a debt, liability or obligation;
then, to the extent that the proceedings so relate, they may be continued by the Authority and the Authority is to be substituted for the Commonwealth.