Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

PARLIAMENTARY WORKPLACE SUPPORT SERVICE ACT 2023 - SECT 30

  (1)   The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the CEO:

  (a)   during a vacancy in the office of the CEO (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or

  (b)   during any period, or during all periods, when the CEO:

  (i)   is absent from duty or Australia; or

  (ii)   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)   A person must not be appointed to act as the CEO unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has skills, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following fields:

  (a)   parliamentary workplaces;

  (b)   human resources, work health and safety or industrial relations;

  (c)   public administration or corporate governance.