Health Insurance Act 1973

The Minister may terminate the appointment of an Associate Director:

for misbehaviour; or

if the Associate Director is unable to perform the duties of the Associate Director’s office because of physical or mental incapacity.

The Minister may terminate an Associate Director’s appointment if the Associate Director:

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 appointed on a full‑time basis and is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or

is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of the Associate Director’s office; or

is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that, in the Minister’s opinion, conflicts with the proper performance of the Associate Director’s duties.