147Acting appointments

147 Acting appointments

Acting Chief Commissioner (1) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a Commissioner to act as the Chief Commissioner: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Chief Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Commissioner: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Acting Commissioner (2) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as a Commissioner (other than the Chief Commissioner): (a) during a vacancy in the office of the 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: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Requirements before appointing a person to act (3) A person may only be appointed to act as the Chief Commissioner, or as a Commissioner, if the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.

Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.