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National Measurement Act 1960

18BActing Chief Metrologist

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#### 18B Acting Chief Metrologist The Secretary may appoint a person to act as the Chief Metrologist: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chief Metrologist (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Metrologist 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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