Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsThe Minister may appoint a person who is eligible for appointment as Deputy Chairperson to act as Deputy Chairperson:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Deputy Chairperson (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Deputy Chairperson is absent from duty or from Australia, or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office; or
(c) during any period during which the Deputy Chairperson is acting as Chairperson under subsection 208(1).
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .