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Public Service Act 1999
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48 Acting Commissioner
The Agency Minister may appoint a person to act as Commissioner: (a) if there is a vacancy in the office of Commissioner, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the 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.