Section 29E — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Acting Council President

The Minister may appoint a Councillor to act as the Council President:

(a) if there is a vacancy in the office of Council President, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office; or

(b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Council President is absent from duty or absent from Australia or is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office.

Note: For rules that apply to acting appointments, see section 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 22 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 29BC — When a State/Territory energy law imposes a duty
s 29C — Membership of Council
s 29D — Terms and conditions of office
s 29F — Remuneration of Councillors
s 29G — Leave of absence
s 29H — Termination of appointment of Councillors

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