20Acting Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

#### 20 Acting Independent National Security Legislation Monitor The Attorney‑General may appoint a person to act as the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Monitor (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during a period, or during all periods, when the Monitor: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office; so long as the period, or the total of all periods, is not more than 12 months. > Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.