Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00040:clause:2_53h
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2011A00040
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 53H
Character Range: 19473–20332

53H  Acting Commissioner
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as Commissioner:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Commissioner:
 (i)  is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the functions of the office.
 (2) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment is not invalid merely because:
 (a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or
 (b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment; or
 (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect; or
 (d) the occasion to act had not arisen or had ceased.
Note: See sections 20 and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.