Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
7AAuthorised persons
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7A Authorised persons
(1) The Secretary may, in writing, authorise any of the following persons to exercise powers under a specified provision of this Act: (a) an officer of the Department, of another Department or of an authority of the Commonwealth; (b) an officer of: (i) a Department of State of a State; or (ii) a Department or administrative unit of the Public Service of a Territory; or (iii) an authority of a State or of a Territory; being a Department, unit or authority that has functions relating to health matters or law enforcement matters. (2) In exercising a power under a provision of this Act under an authorisation under subsection (1), the authorised person must comply with any directions of the Secretary.