73Acting appointments

73  Acting appointments

  The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Commissioner:

 (a) during a vacancy in the office of 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.