66Prescribing matters by reference to other instruments

66 Prescribing matters by reference to other instruments Where an Act confers upon an authority power to make, grant or issue a statutory instrument, then any instrument so made, granted or issued may apply, adopt or incorporate, with or without modification: (a) the provisions of any Territory or Commonwealth Act, or of a statutory instrument under such an Act, as in force at a particular time or as in force from time to time; or (b) any matter contained in any other instrument or writing as in force or existing at the time when the first-mentioned instrument takes effect, but a statutory instrument must not, except as provided by this section, make provision for or in relation to a matter by applying, adopting or incorporating any matter contained in an instrument or other writing as in force or existing from time to time.