Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00820:section:60
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00820
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 60
Character Range: 111422–112219

60  Acting appointments
 (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Commissioner:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the 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 sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) A person must not be appointed to act as the Commissioner unless the person has appropriate qualifications, skills or experience, as mentioned in subsection 53(2), to be appointed as the Commissioner.

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