139Delegation

#### 139 Delegation (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister or the Attorney‑General may, in writing, delegate all or any of his or her powers and functions under this Act to: (a) a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999; or (b) a person who has executive authority in relation to the affairs of a Commonwealth authority. (2) The Minister may not delegate the following powers: (a) the power to authorise a person, or the holder or occupier of an office or position, to act under section 10, 11 or 14; (b) the power to include in a pre‑acquisition declaration a statement under subsection 22(6); (c) the power to give a certificate under subsection 24(1); (d) the power under section 33 to deal with a recommendation of the Administrative Review Tribunal; (e) the power to make a declaration under subsection 41(1); (f) the power to give a notice under subsection 47(2); (g) the power under section 70 or 98 to reject a claim for compensation; (h) the power to give a notice referred to in paragraph 132(2)(a). (3) A delegate under this section is, in the exercise of a power so delegated, subject to the directions of the Minister or the Attorney‑General, as the case requires.