Electoral Act 1992

The Speaker must, on behalf of the Territory, appoint the members of the electoral commission.

The appointment must be made—

in consultation with the Chief Minister; and

in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition; and

in consultation with the leader (however described) of a registered party (other than the party to which the Chief Minister or Leader of the Opposition belongs) if at least 2 members of the Legislative Assembly are members of the party; and

in accordance with an open and accountable selection process.

The Speaker must not appoint a person as a member of the electoral commission unless—

the Speaker is satisfied that the person has extensive knowledge of, and experience in—

for the commissioner—

electoral systems or management; or

public administration; or

for a member other than the commissioner—

an area mentioned in subparagraph (i); or

another area that is relevant to and consistent with the functions of a member of the electoral commission; and

the relevant Assembly committee agrees to the person’s appointment.

A member of the electoral commission is appointed on the terms (if any) in relation to matters not provided for by this part or a determination under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995 that are prescribed by the management standards under the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

The appointment is a disallowable instrument.