National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

The members of the Advisory Council are to be appointed by the Minister, by written instrument, on a part‑time basis.

The Minister must consult the host jurisdictions about the appointment of each member of the Advisory Council.

The Minister must not appoint a person as the Principal Member unless the person is a Board member.

A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Advisory Council if the person is a member (however described) of:

the Parliament of the Commonwealth or a State; or

the legislature of a Territory; or

a local government authority.

In appointing the members of the Advisory Council, the Minister must:

have regard to the desirability of the membership of the Advisory Council reflecting the diversity of people with disability; and

ensure that all members are persons with skills, experience or knowledge that will help the Advisory Council perform its function; and

ensure that:

a majority of the members are people with disability; and

at least 2 of the members are carers of people with disability; and

at least one of the members is a person who has skills, experience or knowledge in relation to disability in rural or regional areas; and

at least one of the members is a person who has skills, experience or knowledge in the supply of equipment, or the provision of services, to people with disability.

A particular member may meet one or more of the conditions in subparagraphs (5)(c)(ii), (iii) and (iv).