Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2013C00431:clause:8_44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2013C00431
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 8 cl 44
Character Range: 67496–68067

44  After subsection 647(1)
Insert:
 (1A) The Governor‑General may, by written instrument, appoint a Deputy President to act as a Vice President:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of a Vice President (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a Vice President is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: See also section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, which contains extra rules about acting appointments.