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27BAppointment of Director‑General of ASD

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#### 27B Appointment of Director‑General of ASD (1) There is to be a Director‑General of ASD. (2) The Director‑General of ASD is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument. > Note: The Director‑General of ASD may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (3) Before a recommendation is made to the Governor‑General for the appointment of a person as Director‑General of ASD, the Prime Minister must consult with the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.

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