Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00282:section:15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00282
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 15
Character Range: 14355–15381

15  Acting in positions
 (1) The Deputy Chair is to act as the Chair:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair:
 (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 persons acting as the Chair, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (4) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a member to act as the Deputy Chair:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Deputy Chair (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chair:
 (i) is acting as the Chair; or
 (ii) is absent from duty or from Australia; or
 (iii) 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.