High Court of Australia Act 1979

The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar by reason of the misbehaviour or the physical or mental incapacity of the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar.

If the Chief Executive and Principal Registrar:

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

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

without the approval of the Court, engages in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office;

The powers of the Governor‑General under subsection (1) shall be exercised only in accordance with advice that is consistent with recommendations by the Court.