Minister Powers (Authority to Exercise Powers Relating to the Making of Treasury Portfolio Instruments) Authorisation (No. 4) 2026
Subject to the requirements set out below, I, Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, under subsections 19(4) and 34AAB(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, authorise Julie Collins, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, to act on my behalf in the performance of functions or duties, or the exercise of powers, that I may perform or exercise in relation to making amendments to the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes―Dairy) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations) to implement the Government’s response to the Second Review of the Dairy Code of Conduct.
The requirements are that:
(a) prior to releasing the draft instrument for targeted consultation with industry stakeholders, the Minister is to:
(i) consult my Department before settling the text of the draft instrument; and
(ii) seek the Prime Minister’s agreement to amend the Regulations in the instrument, and release it for targeted consultation; and
(b) prior to providing the Federal Executive Council with advice that includes an instrument for the Governor-General’s consideration, the Minister is to consult my Department and my Office before settling the final text of the instrument; and
(c) performance of any functions or duties, or the exercise of any powers, under this instrument occurs only during the period that starts the day after this instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation and ends on 1 June 2027.
Dated 18 June 2026
Dr Andrew Leigh
Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer