Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE ACT 1903 - SECT 123J

             (1)  The Minister may, in writing, delegate his or her powers under section 123H to any of the following persons:

                     (a)  the Secretary;

                     (b)  the Chief of the Defence Force;

                     (c)  an officer in command of an activity of the Defence Force outside Australia;

                     (d)  an APS employee who holds, or performs the duties of, an APS 6 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department.

             (2)  In exercising powers under a delegation, the delegate must comply with any directions of the Minister.