Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALITY AND STANDARDS AGENCY ACT 2011 - SECT 94

  (1)   TEQSA may, in writing, appoint a member of the staff of TEQSA as an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act.

  (2)   TEQSA must not appoint a person as an authorised officer unless:

  (a)   the person holds the classification of APS Executive Level 1 or higher, or an equivalent classification; and

  (b)   TEQSA is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications and experience to properly exercise the powers of an authorised officer.

  (3)   An authorised officer must, in exercising powers as an authorised officer, comply with any directions of TEQSA.

  (4)   If a direction is given under subsection   (3) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.