Transport Security (Counter-Terrorism) Act 2008
sec.29Appointment and qualifications
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sec.29 Appointment and qualifications
The chief executive may appoint any of the following persons as an authorised officer— an officer of the department; another person decided by the chief executive. However, the chief executive may appoint a person as an authorised officer only if the chief executive is satisfied the person is qualified for appointment because the person has the necessary expertise or experience. (sec.29-ssec.1) The chief executive may appoint any of the following persons as an authorised officer— an officer of the department; another person decided by the chief executive. (sec.29-ssec.2) However, the chief executive may appoint a person as an authorised officer only if the chief executive is satisfied the person is qualified for appointment because the person has the necessary expertise or experience.
- (a) an officer of the department;
- (b) another person decided by the chief executive.