# Delegation by Minister

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143 Delegation by Minister
          (1) The Minister may, in writing, delegate any of his or her powers
              under this Division to:
               (a) the Secretary of the Department; or
               (b) an SES employee, or acting SES employee, in the
                   Department.
          (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may, in writing, delegate his
              or her power under section 147 to a commissioned police officer
              (within the meaning of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979).
          (3) A delegation under subsection (2) must provide that:
               (a) the power may only be exercised in relation to a person at a
                   port; and
               (b) any certificate that is issued by the member is to remain in
                   force for no longer than 5 days.
          (4) The Minister may, at any time, by written notice, revoke a
              certificate issued by a person exercising a power delegated under
              subsection (2).