Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00150:section:700
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00150
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 700
Character Range: 1801488–1802159

700  Appointment of Fair Work Inspectors
 (1) The Fair Work Ombudsman may, in writing, appoint as a Fair Work Inspector:
 (a) a person who has been appointed, or who is employed, by the Commonwealth; or
 (b) a person who is employed by a State or Territory.
 (2) The Fair Work Ombudsman may appoint a person as a Fair Work Inspector only if the Fair Work Ombudsman is satisfied that the person is of good character.
 (3) A Fair Work Inspector is appointed for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 4 years.
Note: A Fair Work Inspector is eligible for reappointment (see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901).