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.]