Infrastructure Australia Act 2008
10Acting appointments
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10 Acting appointments
(1) The Minister may appoint a Commissioner to act as the Chief Commissioner: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chief Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Commissioner 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.
(2) The Minister may appoint a person to act as a Commissioner: (a) during a vacancy in the office of a Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when a Commissioner 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.