s 7A
In forceActing Chief Justice
Part IIConstitution and Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
7A Acting Chief Justice
Whenever:
(a)
the Chief Justice is absent from Australia or from duty; or
(b)
there is a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice;
the next senior Judge who is in Australia and is able and willing to do so shall perform the duties, and may exercise the powers, of the Chief Justice.
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