162References to a Minister or the Minister

162 References to a Minister or the Minister (1) In an Act or statutory instrument, a reference to a Minister is a reference to the Chief Minister or a Minister appointed under the Self-Government Act, section 41. Note Chief Minister—see the dictionary, pt 1. (2) In a provision of an Act or statutory instrument, a reference to the Minister without identifying the Minister’s title or portfolio is a reference to— (a) the Minister for the time being administering the provision; or (b) if, for the time being, different Ministers administer the provision in relation to different matters— (i) if only 1 Minister administers the provision in relation to the relevant matter—the Minister; or (ii) if 2 or more Ministers administer the provision in relation to the relevant matter—any of the Ministers; or (c) if paragraph (b) does not apply and, for the time being, 2 or more Ministers administer the provision—any of the Ministers. (3) In subsection (2): Minister includes a Minister for the time being acting on behalf of the Minister or 2 or more Ministers. (4) If an Act or statutory instrument mentions a Minister and identifies the Minister by reference to the fact that the Minister administers a stated Act, statutory instrument or provision, subsection (2) applies as if references in paragraphs (a) to (c) to the provision were references to the stated Act, instrument or provision. Note Attorney-General and Treasurer—see the dictionary, pt 1.