297AActions may be taken by an agent of a person

#### 297A Actions may be taken by an agent of a person (1) The principles of agency apply in relation to the taking, by a person, of any of the following actions under this Act or the associated provisions: (a) making an application; (b) withdrawing an application; (c) making a request; (d) giving a notice (including an electronic notice); (e) giving an instruction; (f) giving information; (g) giving a report; (h) giving a plan; (i) making a payment. (2) For example, the person may authorise another person to be the person’s agent for the purposes of making an application under this Act or the associated provisions on the person’s behalf. (3) To avoid doubt, this section does not, by implication, limit the application of the principles of agency to other matters arising under this Act or the associated provisions.