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Gene Technology Act 2000

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#### 121 Acting appointment The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Regulator: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Regulator, (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Regulator 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.

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