Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00142:clause:2_110n
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00142
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 110N
Character Range: 54330–55533

110N  Acting appointments

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

 (2) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment under this section 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.

 (3) The Minister must not appoint a person to act as the Inspector‑General ADF unless the person has knowledge of and experience in relation to military justice issues and an understanding of their relevance to the role of the Defence Force.

 (4) In making an appointment under subsection (1), the Minister must have regard to any recommendations made by the Chief of the Defence Force.