Domestic Violence Agencies Act 1986

The Minister must appoint the following as members of the council:

4 people who are the chief executive officer or equivalent of a community-based organisation that provides support services or undertakes advocacy, research or policy development in relation to domestic violence and family violence;

at least 2 people who, in the Minister’s opinion, represent the interests of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community;

at least 1 person who, in the Minister’s opinion, represents the interests of people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

The Minister may also appoint 1 or more people as members of the council who, in the Minister’s opinion, have skills or experience relevant to the functions of the council.

An appointment of a member under this section must be for a term of not longer than 3 years.

Note For laws about appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.