Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00078:section:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00078
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 14
Character Range: 20226–21061

14  Acting Australian Border Force Commissioner
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Australian Border Force Commissioner:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Australian Border Force Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Australian Border Force Commissioner:
 (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: Sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 have rules that apply to acting appointments.

Comptroller‑General of Customs
 (2) A person appointed to act as the Australian Border Force Commissioner is taken, while the person is so acting, to also be the Comptroller‑General of Customs.