503Eligibility for appointment

##### 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.]