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Police Force Regulations 1979
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##### 503. Eligibility for appointment
Subject to these regulations, an applicant is not eligible for appointment as a member unless —
(a) the applicant is —
(i) an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, within the meaning of the *Australian Citizenship Act 2007* (Commonwealth); or
(ii) a New Zealand citizen who is the holder of a special category visa within the meaning of the *Migration Act 1958* (Commonwealth) and is authorised under that special category visa to work in Australia as a member;
and
(b) the applicant is of good character and repute; and
(c) the applicant has attained the age of 18 years; and
(d) the applicant has, unless the Commissioner in a particular case has approved otherwise in writing —
(i) passed a medical examination conducted by a medical practitioner who certifies that the applicant is physically fit and free from any constitutional, organic or other disability likely to render the applicant unfit for duty as a member; and
(ii) passed an examination for entry to the Force, set in a manner approved by the Commissioner; and
(iii) passed a physical performance evaluation conducted by a person appointed for that purpose by the Commissioner; and
(iv) passed a psychological assessment, conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist appointed for that purpose by the Commissioner; and
(v) performed to a satisfactory standard in an interview by a panel selected in a manner approved by the Commissioner.
[Regulation 503 inserted: Gazette 20 May 2014 p. 1609‑10.]
[**504.** Deleted: Gazette 20 May 2014 p. 1609.]