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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005
144CDeputy Chairperson to act as Chairperson
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#### 144C Deputy Chairperson to act as Chairperson
The Deputy Chairperson of the TSRA is to act as the Chairperson of the TSRA:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Chairperson of the TSRA, whether or not an election has previously been conducted for the office; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson of the TSRA is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
> Note: For rules that apply to persons acting as the Chairperson of the TSRA, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.