Constitution of Queensland 2001
sec.45Minister may act for another Minister
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sec.45 Minister may act for another Minister
The Governor or Premier, in writing, may appoint a Minister to act as another Minister. The Minister may be appointed to perform all or any of the other Minister’s functions and exercise all or any of the other Minister’s powers. However, an appointment by the Premier may not be for a period of more than 14 days. (sec.45-ssec.1) The Governor or Premier, in writing, may appoint a Minister to act as another Minister. (sec.45-ssec.2) The Minister may be appointed to perform all or any of the other Minister’s functions and exercise all or any of the other Minister’s powers. (sec.45-ssec.3) However, an appointment by the Premier may not be for a period of more than 14 days.