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Corrections Act 1986
22APowers of Governor
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22A Powers of Governor
(1) A Governor has and may exercise all or any of the powers or functions of a prison officer or escort officer under this Act.
(2) An exercise by a Governor of any power or function under subsection (1) in relation to a matter prevails over the exercise by a prison officer or escort officer of that power or function in relation to that matter.