Section 95 — Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021: Acting Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Justice may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the Chief Executive Officer: (a) during a vacancy in the office of Chief Executive Officer (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to that office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Executive Officer: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any other 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.