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Public Works Act 1981

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4A: Powers of Minister of Lands

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“Minister of Lands can buy, manage, and sell land and equipment for government work”

The Minister of Lands has special powers to do certain things. These powers are in addition to any other powers the Minister already has from other laws.

You should know that the Minister can:

Buy land, buildings, or structures that the government needs for its work. The Minister can decide how much to pay for these things. After buying them, the Minister can look after them, make them better, or even sell them if needed.

The Minister can also buy or rent things like equipment, supplies, or machines that are needed to do the Minister’s job. When these things are no longer needed, or if it makes sense money-wise, the Minister can get rid of them.

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4APowers of Minister of Lands

  1. Without limiting the powers conferred on the Minister of Lands by any other Act, the Minister of Lands shall have power to—

  2. acquire any land, building, or structure required for any Government work, to settle the purchase price or compensation therefor, and to administer, develop, improve, transfer, or dispose of any such property:
    1. acquire or hire personal property, including plant, stores, and equipment required for the performance of any of the Minister's activities or undertakings, and dispose of such property when no longer required or when commercially practicable.

      Notes
      • Section 4A: inserted, on , by section 4 of the Public Works Amendment Act 1988 (1988 No 43).