Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00645:section:46me
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00645
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 46ME
Character Range: 122651–123214

46ME  Acting appointment
  The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the National Children's Commissioner:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the 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 duties of the office.
Note: See also sections 20, 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Division 3—Terms and conditions