Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356:clause:1_7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 7
Character Range: 63628–64365

7  Acting appointment
 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as Auditor‑General:
 (a) if there is a vacancy in the office of Auditor‑General, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Auditor‑General is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (3) A person acting under this section is entitled to the same remuneration and allowances as apply to the office of Auditor‑General. The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated for the payment of the remuneration and allowances.