Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01239:reg:31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01239
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 31
Character Range: 51888–52817

31  Affirmative measure—disability
 (1) A Secretary may, consistently with Commonwealth law, identify a vacancy as open only to persons with disability or a particular type of disability.
 (2) The Secretary must ensure that for such a vacancy:
 (a) eligible candidates are only persons described in subsection (1); and
 (b) one of the following applies:
 (i) the selection process for the vacancy otherwise satisfies the requirements of Subdivision B;
 (ii) section 25 (which deals with engaging Parliamentary Service employees on a short‑term, irregular or intermittent basis) is satisfied;
 (iii) an organisation that facilitates access to employment for persons with disabilities has assessed each candidate as being likely to be unable to compete successfully on merit in a competitive selection process.
Note:  Sections 18 and 19 provide for matters regarding the engagement of non‑ongoing Parliamentary Service employees.