Portable Long Service Leave Act 2024

A member of an industry board will be appointed on conditions determined by the Minister and for a term, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment and, on the expiration of a term of appointment, is eligible for reappointment.

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for breach of, or noncompliance with, a condition of appointment; or

for misconduct; or

for failure or incapacity to carry out official duties satisfactorily;

if the member was recommended for appointment on account of being an officer or employee of an employer organisation or an employee organisation and the member has ceased to be such an officer or employee.

The office of a member of an industry board becomes vacant if the member—

dies;

completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or

resigns by written notice to the Minister; or

is convicted of an indictable offence or is sentenced to imprisonment for an offence; or

becomes bankrupt or applies to take the benefit of a law for the relief of insolvent debtors; or

is removed from office under subsection (2).

A member of an industry board whose term of office expires may continue to act as a member until a fresh appointment is made.