Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00820:section:59
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00820
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 59
Character Range: 110204–111422

59  Termination of appointment
  The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner:
 (a) for misbehaviour; or
 (b) if the Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of the office because of physical or mental incapacity; or
 (c) if the Commissioner:
 (i) becomes bankrupt; or
 (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
 (iii) compounds with the Commissioner's creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of the Commissioner's remuneration for the benefit of the Commissioner's creditors; or
 (d) if the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (e) if the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with:
 (i) section 58A (disclosure of interests to Minister); or
 (ii) section 67 (disclosure of interests to Minister or Commissioner); or
 (iii) section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the duty to disclose interests) or rules made for the purposes of that section; or
 (f) if the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister's approval, in paid work outside the duties of the office (see section 55).