Appointment by Governor‑General
(1) The Governor‑General may, by written instrument, appoint a person who is qualified for appointment as a Deputy President to act as a Deputy President for a specified period (including a period that exceeds 12 months).
Note: See also section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 , which contains extra rules about acting appointments.
(2) Before the Governor‑General appoints a person to act as a Deputy President, the Minister must be satisfied that the appointment is necessary to enable FWA to perform its functions effectively.
No invalidity
(3) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under an appointment is not invalid merely because:
(a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or
(b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment; or
(c) the appointment had ceased to have effect; or
(d) the occasion for the person to act had not arisen or had ceased.
Not disqualified
(4) A person is not disqualified from being appointed to act as a Deputy President under subsection (1) merely because the person is over 65.