Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00645:section:46b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00645
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 46B
Character Range: 108505–109447

46B  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
 (1) There is to be an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, who is to be appointed by the Governor‑General.
 (2) A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that:
 (a) the person has significant experience in community life of Aboriginal persons or Torres Strait Islanders; 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner under a previous appointment under subsection (1).