Authority to make Tier classifications and pay ex-gratia payments

The Ministerial determination provides delegation powers for Tier determinations.  The Tier determination letters will have to indicate that the person is acting for and on behalf of the Minister.  An example signature block is below.

Sarah Chong
F-111 Tier Classification Team
For and on behalf of
The Hon Warren Snowdon MP
Minister for Veterans' Affairs
Minister for Defence Science and Personnel

Payments of ex-gratia lump sums are made under the FMA and must be made by an APS4 or above.