Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00852:section:176
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00852
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 176
Character Range: 218463–219467

176  Termination of appointment
 (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner:
 (a) for misbehaviour; or
 (b) if the Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of the Commissioner's office because of physical or mental incapacity.
 (2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner if:
 (a) the Commissioner:
 (i) becomes bankrupt; or
 (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
 (iii) compounds with the Commissioner's creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of the Commissioner's remuneration for the benefit of the Commissioner's creditors; or
 (b) the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (c) the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister's approval, in paid employment outside the duties of the Commissioner's office (see section 173); or
 (d) the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 174.