Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Attorney - General may appoint a person to act as the Inspector - General:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Inspector - General; or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Inspector - General 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, see sections 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) Before the Attorney - General appoints a person to act as the Inspector - General, the Prime Minister must consult with the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives about the appointment.