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Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
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#### 46MD Period of appointment
(1) The National Children’s Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment.
> Note: For re‑appointment, see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) A person must not be appointed as the National Children’s Commissioner under section 46MC 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 National Children’s Commissioner under that section.