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#### 46ME Acting appointment
The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the National Children’s 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: See also sections 20, 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.