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Section 36 — Racial Discrimination Act 1975: Acting Commissioner
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(1) The Minister may appoint a person to act in the office of Commissioner during any period, or during all periods, when the Commissioner is absent from duty or from Australia or during a vacancy in that office. Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (4) Sections 32, 33 and 35 apply in relation to a person appointed to act in the office of Commissioner in like manner as they apply in relation to the Commissioner.
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