Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

REGISTRATION OF DEATHS ABROAD ACT 1984 - SECT 6

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

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

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

  (i)   is absent from duty or from 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)   The Minister must not appoint a person to act as the Registrar unless:

  (a)   the person is a State or Territory registrar; and

  (b)   the State or Territory concerned, by written notice given to the Minister, agrees to the appointment.

  (3)   A notice under paragraph   (2)(b) may be given on behalf of a State or Territory by a Minister of the State or Territory.