Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00723:section:24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00723
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 24
Character Range: 51602–53008

24  Acting Chief Justice
 (1) The Deputy Chief Justice may act as Chief Justice:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Justice:
 (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) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a Judge to act as the Chief Justice:
 (a) during a vacancy in the offices of Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to either office); or
 (b) during any period, or all periods, when both the Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice are unavailable because:
 (i) either or both Justices are absent from duty; or
 (ii) either or both Justices are absent from Australia; or
 (iii) either or both Justices are, 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.
 (3) A person who is acting as Chief Justice is to be called Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).

Part 2—Jurisdiction

Division 1—Original jurisdiction