Gene Technology Act 2000
29Delegation
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29 Delegation
(1) The Regulator may, by instrument in writing, delegate any of the Regulator’s powers or functions to any of the following: (a) an employee of the Department; (b) an employee of another Department or of a Commonwealth authority, if the functions of the other Department or Commonwealth authority relate, whether directly or indirectly, to GMOs or GM products; (c) an officer or employee of a State agency, if the functions of the State agency relate, whether directly or indirectly, to GMOs or GM products. (2) In exercising powers or functions under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Regulator.