Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Act 2026
44Delegation by the Secretary
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44 Delegation by the Secretary
(1) The Secretary may, in writing, delegate to an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the Department one or more of the Secretary’s powers or functions under section 36, 37, 38 or 41.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
Directions to delegate
(2) A person exercising powers or performing functions under a delegation under subsection (1) must comply with any written directions of the Secretary under subsection (3).
(3) The Secretary may, in writing, give directions for the purposes of subsection (2).