Absence of President.
18. Before or during any absence of the President 97, the Senate may choose a senator to perform his duties in his absence.
HISTORICAL NOTE.—In the Commonwealth Bill of 1891, the clause began “In case of the absence of the President.” In the Adelaide Bill of 1897 these introductory words were omitted. At the Sydney session, the words “Before or during any absence of the President” were introduced as a drafting amendment.