Victoria University Act 2010

On the recommendation of the Minister, the Governor in Council, by instrument, may appoint persons to the Council as government appointed members.

The Minister, by instrument, may appoint persons to the Council as government appointed members.

In making a recommendation under subsection (1) or an appointment under subsection (2), the Minister must have regard to appointing members to the Council who have—

the knowledge, skills and experience required for the effective working of the Council;

an appreciation of the values of a university relating to teaching, research, independence and academic freedom;

the capacity to recognise the needs of the external community served by the University.

Not more than 2 members of the Council who are government appointed members may be persons whose normal place of residence is outside Australia.

A government appointed member may be removed at any time—

in the case of a member appointed under subsection (1), by the Governor in Council; and

in the case of a member appointed under subsection (2), by the Minister.