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Age Discrimination Act 2004
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53B Terms and conditions of appointment
(1) The Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. (1A) A person must not be appointed as the Age Discrimination Commissioner under section 53A for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 7 years: (a) that period; (b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as the Age Discrimination Commissioner under that section. (2) The Commissioner holds office on a full‑time basis. (3) The Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions (if any), in relation to matters not covered by this Act, that are determined by the Governor‑General.