Commonwealth Numbered Acts

MINERALS (SUBMERGED LANDS) ACT 1981 No. 81, 1981 - SECT 9

9. (1) The functions and powers of the Commonwealth Minister under this Part,
including his functions and powers as a member of a Joint Authority, may be
performed and exercised by another Minister of the Commonwealth acting for and
on behalf of the Commonwealth Minister, and references in this Part to the
Commonwealth Minister or to the members of a Joint Authority shall be read as
including references to a Minister so acting.

(2) The functions and powers of the State Minister of a State or of the
Northern Territory Minister under this Part as a member of a Joint Authority
may be performed and exercised by a Minister of the State or of the Northern
Territory acting for and on behalf of the State Minister or the Northern
Territory Minister, and references in this Part to the State Minister, the
Northern Territory Minister or the Members of a Joint Authority shall be read
as including references to a Minister so acting.