Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986

The Human Rights Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor‑General as a full‑time member.

A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) as the Human Rights 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 Human Rights Commissioner under a previous appointment under subsection (1).