61Effect of authorisation

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61 Effect of authorisation

(1) On an authorisation under section 59 being made, this Act applies in relation to the performance or the exercise of an Aboriginal youth justice agency function or power specified in the authorisation as if the principal officer were the Secretary.

(2) If an authorisation under section 59 has been made, the Secretary must provide the principal officer with reasonable assistance and support to enable the principal officer to perform the specified functions or exercise the specified powers.