#### 25G Appointment of authorised officers (1) The Secretary may, in writing, appoint the following persons as authorised officers for the purposes of this Part: (a) a person who is appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999; (b) a person who is appointed or engaged otherwise than under the Public Service Act 1999 by the Commonwealth or by a Commonwealth entity within the meaning of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013; (c) a member or special member of the Australian Federal Police. (2) The Secretary may appoint a person as an authorised officer only if the Secretary is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications, training or experience. (3) An authorised officer is appointed for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. > Note: An authorised officer is eligible for reappointment (see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).

Previous sectionDivision 6Appointment of authorised officers Next sectionPart 4Miscellaneous