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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998
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#### 53 Acting appointment
The Minister may appoint a person to act as CEO:
(a) if there is a vacancy in the office of CEO, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the CEO 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 acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.