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Australian Border Force Act 2015
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#### 11 Appointment
(1) The Australian Border Force Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument.
(2) The Australian Border Force Commissioner is to be appointed on a full‑time basis.
Comptroller‑General of Customs
(3) While a person holds office as the Australian Border Force Commissioner the person is also the Comptroller‑General of Customs.
> Note: Many Commonwealth laws confer functions and powers on the Comptroller‑General of Customs.