Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE HOUSING AUSTRALIA ACT 1987 - SECT 11

             (1)  DHA:

                     (a)  is a body corporate; and

                     (b)  is to have a seal; and

                     (c)  may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; and

                     (d)  may sue and be sued.

Note:          The Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 applies to DHA. That Act deals with matters relating to Commonwealth authorities, including reporting and accountability, banking and investment, and conduct of executive officers.

             (2)  The seal of DHA shall be kept in such custody as the Board directs and shall not be used except as authorised by the Board.

             (3)  All courts, judges and persons acting judicially shall take judicial notice of the imprint of the seal of DHA appearing on a document and shall presume that it was duly affixed.