Registration of Deaths Abroad Act 1984
26Delegation by Registrar
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26 Delegation by Registrar
(1) The Registrar may, in writing, delegate all or any of the Registrar’s powers and functions under this Act to: (a) an employee in the same State or Territory office or body as the Registrar; or (b) a State or Territory registrar.
Note: Sections 34AA to 34A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 contain provisions relating to delegations.
(2) The Registrar must not delegate any of the Registrar’s powers and functions to a State or Territory registrar unless the State or Territory concerned, by written notice given to the Minister, agrees to the delegation. (3) A notice under subsection (2) may be given on behalf of a State or Territory by a Minister of the State or Territory.