Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00042:clause:1_16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00042
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 16
Character Range: 15381–15900

16  Acting appointments
  The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Director:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Director (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Director:
 (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.