The Minister may appoint a person to act as the Inspector - General:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Inspector - General (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); 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 .