Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

JUDICIARY ACT 1903 - SECT 55Z

                   The Attorney-General and the Finance Minister (acting jointly) may appoint a person to act as CEO:

                     (a)  if there is a vacancy in the office of 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 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 section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .