Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00107:clause:2_151g
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00107
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 151G
Character Range: 96957–97982

151G  Acting appointments

 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Workplace Authority Director:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Workplace Authority Director (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Workplace Authority Director is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

 (2) The Minister must not appoint a person to act as the Workplace Authority Director unless the Minister is satisfied that the person:
 (a) has suitable qualifications or experience; and
 (b) is of good character.

 (3) 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.