Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022A00034:clause:8_39
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022A00034
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 8 cl 39
Character Range: 145348–145967

39  After subsection 146(2)
Insert:

Acting Deputy Chair (Aged Care Pricing) of the Pricing Authority
 (2A) The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Deputy Chair (Aged Care Pricing) of the Pricing Authority:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Deputy Chair (Aged Care Pricing) of the Pricing Authority (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 (Aged Care Pricing) of the Pricing Authority:
 (i) is absent from duty or Australia; or
 (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.