24Appointment of Commissioners

24 Appointment of Commissioners

(1) The Commissioners are to be appointed by the Governor‑General. (2) A person must not be appointed as a Commissioner unless he or she has, in the opinion of the Governor‑General, qualifications and experience relevant to the Commission’s functions. (3) At least one Commissioner must have extensive skills and experience in applying the principles of ecologically sustainable development and environmental conservation. (4) At least one Commissioner must have extensive skills and experience in dealing with the social effects of economic adjustment and social welfare service delivery. (5) At least one Commissioner must have extensive skills and experience acquired in working in Australian industry. (6) At least one Commissioner must: (a) have extensive skills and experience in dealing with policies and programs that have an impact on Indigenous persons; and (b) have experience in dealing with one or more communities of Indigenous persons.