Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) This section does not apply to a power of attorney created by and contained in another instrument, for example, a mortgage or lease, that is signed by, or by direction of, the principal.
(2) An instrument creating a power of attorney must be signed by, or by direction and in the presence of, the principal.
(3) This section does not affect—
(a) a requirement in or having effect under another Act about witnessing of instruments creating powers of attorney; or
(b) the rules about the execution of instruments by corporations.