Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 8 to the following:
(a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Commodore;
(b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Brigadier;
(c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Air Commodore;
(d) an SES employee performing duty in the Department.
(2) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, delegate his or her powers under Part 11 to the following:
(a) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Lieutenant Commander;
(b) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Major;
(c) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Squadron Leader;
(d) an APS employee who holds, or performs the duties of, a position not below APS 6 in the Department.