(1) If:
(a) there is a vacancy in the office of Director, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) the Director is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office;
the Deputy Director is to act as the Director during the vacancy, absence or inability.
Note: For rules that apply to persons acting as the Director, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) If the Deputy Director is not available, the Minister may appoint another member to act as the Director during the vacancy, absence or inability.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments of the Director, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(3) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office of a member other than the Director:
(a) during a vacancy in the office, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or
(b) during a period, or during all periods, when the holder of the office 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 of members, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .