Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (40 of 2024)

Part 9   Administrative Review Council

Division 4   Appointment

256   Acting appointments

The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a Council member to act as the Chair of the Council:

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

(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chair of the Council:

(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.