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