Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00561:section:54a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00561
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 54A
Character Range: 127964–128735

54A  Appointment of TPS Director
 (1) The TPS Director is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note 1: The TPS Director is eligible for reappointment: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
Note 2: The TPS Director is also the VSL Tuition Protection Director under the VET Student Loans Act 2016 and the Higher Education Tuition Protection Director under the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
 (2) Before the Minister makes an appointment, the Minister may take into account any recommendation of the Secretary in relation to the appointment.
 (3) The TPS Director holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
 (4) The TPS Director is to be appointed on a full‑time basis.