Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189:section:44am
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 44AM
Character Range: 151405–152049

44AM  Appointment of Commonwealth AER members
 (1) A Commonwealth AER member is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument, on either a full‑time or part‑time basis.
Note: A Commonwealth AER member is also taken to be an associate member of the Commission: see section 8AB.
 (2) A Commonwealth AER member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
 (3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a Commonwealth AER member unless the person has knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration.