Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00724:section:29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00724
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 29
Character Range: 141474–142658

29  Appointment of CEO
 (1) The CEO is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: The CEO may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) A person must not be appointed as the CEO unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has skills, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following fields:
 (a) parliamentary workplaces;
 (b) human resources, work health and safety or industrial relations;
 (c) public administration or corporate governance.
 (3) Before the Minister appoints a person as the CEO, the Minister:
 (a) must consult with the Leader of each Parliamentary party that:
 (i) does not form part of the Government; and
 (ii) has at least 5 members who are senators or members of the House of Representatives; and
 (b) may consult with such other parliamentarians as the Minister considers appropriate.
 (4) The CEO holds office on a full‑time basis.
 (5) The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
 (6) The appointment of a person as the CEO is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the person's appointment.