Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00120:section:13ah
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00120
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 13AH
Character Range: 36008–36789

13AH  Acting Chief Commissioner
 (1) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Chief Commissioner:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chief Commissioner, (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Commissioner:
 (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 acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) To avoid doubt, a part‑time Commissioner or staff member (within the meaning of paragraph (b) of the definition of that expression) may be appointed to act as the Chief Commissioner.

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