163Acting appointments

#### 163 Acting appointments (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the National VET Regulator: (a) during a vacancy in the office of National VET Regulator (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the National VET Regulator: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. (2) A person is not eligible for appointment under subsection (1) unless the person is eligible for appointment as the National VET Regulator. > Note 1: For eligibility to be appointed as the National VET Regulator, see subsections 162(3) and(4). > Note 2: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.