Acting appointments
169 Acting appointments
The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Commissioner:
during a vacancy in the office of the Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
during any period, or during all periods, when the Commissioner:
is absent from duty or from Australia; or
is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
A person is not eligible for appointment to act as the Commissioner unless the person is eligible for appointment as the Commissioner.
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