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Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010
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#### 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.