Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE ACT 1903 - SECT 71G

Issue of identity cards

             (1)  The Secretary may, by writing, delegate the Secretary's power under subsection 71E(1) (issue of identity cards) to:

                     (a)  an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 2 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or

                     (b)  an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Colonel or a higher rank; or

                     (c)  an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Captain or a higher rank; or

                     (d)  an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Group Captain or a higher rank.

Return of identity cards

             (2)  The Secretary may, by writing, delegate the Secretary's function under paragraph 71E(3)(c) (return of identity cards) to:

                     (a)  an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an APS 5 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department; or

                     (b)  an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Captain or a higher rank; or

                     (c)  an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Lieutenant or a higher rank; or

                     (d)  an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Flight Lieutenant or a higher rank.