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Defence Act 1903
115NDelegation by Minister
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115N Delegation by Minister
(1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Minister’s functions or powers under this Part to:
(a) an SES employee in the Department; or
(b) an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commodore or a higher rank; or
(c) an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Brigadier or a higher rank; or
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) However, the Minister must not delegate the Minister’s power to make an instrument under subsection 115(1) or (3).