Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) If:
(a) the Minister believes that a member of a Committee will be unable to attend a meeting of the Committee; and
(b) a body nominated the member;
the Minister may consult with the body about someone acting in the member’s office.
(2) The Minister, in writing, may appoint a person to act in the office of a member.
(3) A person appointed to act in the office of a member of a Committee who is the chairperson is not entitled to act as the chairperson.