(1) The Minister may appoint an appointed member referred to in paragraph 12(1)(f) to act as Chairperson:
(a) during a vacancy in the office of Chairperson (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chairperson is absent from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) The Minister may appoint a person to act as an appointed member referred to in paragraph 12(1)(b), (c) or (f) :
(a) during a vacancy in the office of such a member (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or
(b) during any period, or during all periods, when such a member is acting as Chairperson, is absent from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to attend meetings of the Board .
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2A) The Finance Minister may appoint a person nominated by the Finance Secretary to act as the appointed member referred to in paragraph 12(1)(d) during a vacancy in the office of such a member (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office).
Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section
33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .