Registration of Deaths Abroad Act 1984
6Acting Registrar
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6 Acting Registrar
(1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Registrar: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Registrar (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Registrar: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) The Minister must not appoint a person to act as the Registrar unless: (a) the person is a State or Territory registrar; and (b) the State or Territory concerned, by written notice given to the Minister, agrees to the appointment. (3) A notice under paragraph (2)(b) may be given on behalf of a State or Territory by a Minister of the State or Territory.