Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner because of:

misbehaviour; or

a disability that makes the Commissioner incapable of performing the inherent requirements of the office.

The Governor‑General must terminate the appointment of the Commissioner if the Commissioner:

becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; or

is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months; or

engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office of Commissioner otherwise than with the approval of the Minister.