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Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
18MActing Chief Executive Officer
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#### 18M Acting Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Justice may, in writing, appoint a person to act in the office of Chief Executive Officer:
(a) during a vacancy in the office (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive Officer is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other 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.