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ACTS INTERPRETATION ACT 1901 - SECT 20

References to holders of appointments, offices and positions in Acts and Commonwealth agreements

    In a provision of an Act, or of an agreement entered into by or on behalf of the Commonwealth, a reference in general terms to the holder or occupier of an office, appointment or position includes all persons who for the time being:

  (a)   hold or occupy the office, appointment or position; or

  (b)   perform the duties of the office, appointment or position.

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