43Termination of appointment

#### 43 Termination of appointment (1) The Commonwealth Minister may terminate the appointment of the Registrar: (a) for misbehaviour; or (b) if the Registrar is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity. (2) The Commonwealth Minister may terminate the appointment of the Registrar if: (a) the Registrar: (i) becomes bankrupt; or (ii) takes steps to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or (iii) compounds with one or more of his or her creditors; or (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of one or more of his or her creditors; or (b) the Registrar is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (c) the Registrar engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office (see section 39); or (d) the Registrar fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 40. (3) If the Commonwealth Minister terminates the appointment of the Registrar, the Minister must notify the Ministerial Council of the termination.