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Digital ID Act 2024
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163 Delegation—Minister
(1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Minister’s functions or powers under this Act (other than the Minister’s power under section 168) to any of the following: (a) the Digital ID Regulator; (b) the Secretary; (c) an SES employee or acting SES employee in the Department.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) In exercising powers or performing functions under the delegation, the delegate must comply with any written directions of the Minister.