Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered ActsActing Chair of the Authority
(1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Chair of the Authority:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chair of the Authority (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair of the Authority:
(i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
Acting member of the Authority (other than the Chair of the Authority)
(2) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a member of the Authority (other than the Chair of the Authority):
(a) during a vacancy in the office of a member of the Authority (other than the Chair of the Authority), whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when a member of the Authority (other than the Chair of the Authority):
(i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
(ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .