Public and Educational Lending Rights (Better Income for Authors) Act 2026
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14 Appointments
(1) A member of the Committee covered by paragraph 13(a), (b), (c) or (d) is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a part‑time basis.
Note: An appointed member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) The Minister must not appoint a person as a member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience.
(3) The Minister must appoint a member covered by paragraph 13(b), (c) or (d) to be the Deputy Chair.