Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189:section:44ao
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 44AO
Character Range: 152049–152869

44AO  Acting appointment of Commonwealth AER member
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a Commonwealth AER member:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Commonwealth AER member, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Commonwealth AER member:
 (i) is absent from duty or from 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.
 (2) A person is not eligible for appointment to act as a Commonwealth AER member unless the person has knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration.