Crimes Act 1914

Part IB - Sentencing, imprisonment and release of federal offenders  

Division 9A - Sharing information relevant to federal offenders  

SECTION 20BZC  

20BZC   DELEGATION  

The Secretary of the Department may, in writing, delegate any of his or her powers or functions under this Division to an APS employee in the Department who performs duties in connection with:

(a) the administration or execution of:

(i) this Part; or

(ii) section 15A (enforcement of fines); or

(iii) Division 5 (escape from criminal detention) of Part III ; or

(iv) the Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989 ; or

(v) the Transfer of Prisoners Act 1983 ; or

(b) a law of a State or Territory applied by paragraph 68(1)(d) of the Judiciary Act 1903 (procedure for hearing and determining appeals arising out of trials, convictions and connected proceedings); or

(c) the exercise of the Royal prerogative of mercy by the Crown in right of the Commonwealth.