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