Sex Discrimination Act 1984
96Sex Discrimination Commissioner
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96 Sex Discrimination Commissioner
(1) There shall be a Sex Discrimination Commissioner, who shall be appointed by the Governor‑General. (2) A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that: (a) the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience; and (b) the selection of the person for the appointment is the result of a process that: (i) was merit‑based; and (ii) included public advertising of the position. (3) Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply in relation to the reappointment of a person who, immediately before the start of the period of reappointment, holds office as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner under a previous appointment under subsection (1).