Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsThe Chief Justice may, in writing, appoint a person to act in the office of Chief Executive Officer:
(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 Chief Executive Officer is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .