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