Removal from office
188 Removal from office
S. 188(1) amended by Nos 41/2019 s. 102(2), 34/2023 s. 111(1).
The Governor in Council may remove a person from office as the Chief Investigator, Transport Safety on the recommendation of the Minister.
The Minister may make the recommendation if the Minister is of the opinion that the person—
S. 188(2)(a) amended by No. 34/2023 s. 111(2).
is incapable of performing their functions or duties; or
S. 188(2)(b) amended by Nos 41/2019 s. 102(3), 34/2023 s. 111(2).
has refused or neglected to perform their functions or duties; or
has engaged in misconduct; or
is otherwise unfit to continue to be a transport safety appointee.
Before making such a recommendation in relation to a person, the Minister must—
give the person written notice that the Minister is considering making the recommendation, together with details of the reasons why the recommendation is being considered; and
consider any submissions made to the Minister by, or on behalf of, the person in response to the notice.
S. 188(4)–(7) repealed by No. 41/2019 s. 102(4).
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S. 189 amended by No. 34/2023 s. 112(a).
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