Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY ACT 1986 - SECT 6A

             (1)  The Prime Minister may appoint a person to act as the Inspector-General:

                     (a)  during a vacancy in the office of Inspector-General; or

                     (b)  during any period, or during all periods, when the Inspector-General 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 .

             (2)  Before appointing a person to act as the Inspector-General, the Prime Minister must consult with the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives about the appointment.