Appointment of National Children’s Commissioner
46MC Appointment of National Children’s Commissioner
The National Children’s Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument, on a full‑time basis.
A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) as the National Children’s Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that:
the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience; and
the selection of the person for the appointment is the result of a process that:
was merit‑based; and
included public advertising of the position.
Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply in relation to the reappointment of a person who, immediately before the start of the period of reappointment, holds office as the National Children’s Commissioner under a previous appointment under subsection (1).
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