Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00494:section:36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00494
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 36
Character Range: 48877–49647

36  Acting Registrar
 (1) The Commonwealth Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as Registrar:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Registrar (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to that 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 other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: See sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 for rules that apply to acting appointments.
 (2) Before the Commonwealth Minister appoints a person to act as Registrar for a continuous period of 3 months or more, the Minister must consult the Ministerial Council.

Subdivision C—Terms and conditions of appointment