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Norfolk Island Act 1979
53AActing Chief Justice
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#### 53A Acting Chief Justice
Whenever:
(a) the Chief Justice is absent from Australia or is absent from duty; or
(b) there is a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice;
the next senior Judge who is in Australia and is able and willing to do so shall perform the duties, and may exercise the powers, of the Chief Justice.