Section sec.17 - Family Responsibilities Commission Act 2008 - Eligibility for appointment as commissioner or deputy commissioner

sec.17Eligibility for appointment as commissioner or deputy commissioner

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sec.17 Eligibility for appointment as commissioner or deputy commissioner

A person is eligible for appointment as the commissioner or a deputy commissioner only if— the person is a lawyer of a least 5 years standing; and the Minister considers the person has an appropriate understanding of the history and culture of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and the Minister considers the person has— appropriate experience in mediation or alternative dispute resolution; or other knowledge or experience making the person appropriate to be the commissioner or a deputy commissioner.

(a) the person is a lawyer of a least 5 years standing; and
(b) the Minister considers the person has an appropriate understanding of the history and culture of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and
(c) the Minister considers the person has— (i) appropriate experience in mediation or alternative dispute resolution; or (ii) other knowledge or experience making the person appropriate to be the commissioner or a deputy commissioner.
(i) appropriate experience in mediation or alternative dispute resolution; or
(ii) other knowledge or experience making the person appropriate to be the commissioner or a deputy commissioner.
(i) appropriate experience in mediation or alternative dispute resolution; or
(ii) other knowledge or experience making the person appropriate to be the commissioner or a deputy commissioner.