Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012
26Appointment of members
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26 Appointment of members
(1) A member of the Advisory Board (other than the Director or the Fair Work Ombudsman) is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: A member of the Advisory Board is eligible for reappointment (see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).
(2) The Minister must not appoint a person as a member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of the following fields: (a) workplace relations; (b) law; (c) business, industry or commerce. (3) A member appointed by the Minister holds office on a part‑time basis. (4) A member appointed by the Minister holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.