32Ending of information privacy commissioner’s

32 Ending of information privacy commissioner’s appointment (1) If an appointment is made under section 26, the Executive may end the appointment— (a) if the information privacy commissioner contravenes a territory law or law of another jurisdiction; or (b) for misbehaviour; or (c) if the commissioner becomes bankrupt or personally insolvent; or Note Bankrupt or personally insolvent—see the Legislation Act, dictionary, pt 1. (d) if the commissioner is absent, other than on approved leave, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12-month period. (2) The Executive must end the information privacy commissioner’s appointment— (a) for physical or mental incapacity, if the incapacity substantially affects the exercise of the commissioner’s functions; or (b) if the commissioner fails to comply, without reasonable excuse, with section 30 (Disclosure of interests). Note A person’s appointment also ends if the person resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210).

Part 6 Privacy complaints Division 6.1 Important concepts Section 33 page 24 Information Privacy Act 2014 Effective: 16/12/25 R13 16/12/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 6 Privacy complaints Division 6.1 Important concepts