(1) The Minister may
perform any function that the Minister has under the Commonwealth Act or an
associated revenue Act —
(a) as a
member of the Joint Authority for the Commonwealth-State offshore area
provided for by section 32(2) of the Commonwealth Act; or
(b) as
the Designated Authority for that area provided for by section 29(2) of that
Act.
(2) The Minister must
perform any such function that the Minister is required to perform by the
Commonwealth Act or an associated revenue Act.