Health Insurance Act 1973
106ZKTermination of a Panel member’s appointment
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106ZK Termination of a Panel member’s appointment
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a Panel member: (a) for misbehaviour; or (b) if the Panel member is unable to perform the duties of the Panel member’s office because of physical or mental incapacity. (2) The Minister may terminate a Panel member’s appointment if the Panel member: (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) engages in any paid employment that, in the Minister’s opinion, conflicts with the proper performance of his or her duties.