Defence Legislation Amendment (First Principles) Act 2015 (164 of 2015)

Schedule 1   Amendment of the Defence Act 1903

Part 1   Amendments

Defence Act 1903

18   Section 58E

Repeal the section, substitute:

58E Delegation

(1) The Minister may delegate his or her powers to make determinations under subsection 58B(1) to one or more of the following:

(a) the Secretary;

(b) an SES employee performing duty in the Department;

(c) an APS employee who holds, or performs the duties of, a position not below an Executive Level 2 position, or equivalent, in the Department;

(d) an officer of the Navy who holds a rank not below the rank of Captain;

(e) an officer of the Army who holds a rank not below the rank of Colonel;

(f) an officer of the Air Force who holds a rank not below the rank of Group Captain.

(2) However, the Minister must not delegate his or her power under paragraph 58B(1)(ga) to make determinations for and in relation to payments, by way of compensation, incentives or other benefits.