Health Insurance Act 1973
106ZDTermination of the Director’s appointment
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106ZD Termination of the Director’s appointment
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Director: (a) for misbehaviour; or (b) if the Director is unable to perform the duties of the Director’s office because of physical or mental incapacity. (2) The Minister may terminate the Director’s appointment if the Director: (a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; or (b) is appointed on a full‑time basis and is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (c) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or (d) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that, in the Minister’s opinion, conflicts with the proper performance of his or her duties.