Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356:clause:1_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00356
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 1
Character Range: 58592–59522

1  Appointment of Auditor‑General
 (1) The Auditor‑General is to be appointed by the Governor‑General, on the recommendation of the Minister, for a term of 10 years.
Note: The effect of section 19 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 is that "the Minister" refers to the Minister who administers this clause. The administration of Acts or particular provisions of Acts is allocated by Administrative Arrangements Orders made by the Governor‑General.
 (2) The Auditor‑General holds office on a full‑time basis.
 (3) For the purposes of the Superannuation Act 1976 and the Trust Deed under the Superannuation Act 1990, the minimum retiring age for the Auditor‑General is 55. However, if the instrument of appointment specifies a younger age, then the younger age applies.
 (4) A person cannot be appointed as Auditor‑General if the person has previously been appointed as Auditor‑General under this Act or under the Audit Act 1901.