Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00565:section:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00565
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 6
Character Range: 9432–10326

6  Acting Registrar
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Registrar:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Registrar (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Registrar:
 (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) The Minister must not appoint a person to act as the Registrar unless:
 (a) the person is a State or Territory registrar; and
 (b) the State or Territory concerned, by written notice given to the Minister, agrees to the appointment.
 (3) A notice under paragraph (2)(b) may be given on behalf of a State or Territory by a Minister of the State or Territory.