Appointment of Medical Officer of the Commonwealth reg-1.16AA โ€” as in force on 2026-06-01 โ€” F2026C00497 ยท Compilation No. 287 โ€” https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text 1.16AA Appointment of Medical Officer of the Commonwealth The Minister may, by writing signed by the Minister, appoint a medical practitioner to be a Medical Officer of the Commonwealth for the purposes of these Regulations.