Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00630:section:96
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00630
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 96
Character Range: 123909–124675

96  Sex Discrimination Commissioner
 (1) There shall be a Sex Discrimination Commissioner, who shall be appointed by the Governor‑General.
 (2) A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that:
 (a) the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience; and
 (b) the selection of the person for the appointment is the result of a process that:
 (i) was merit‑based; and
 (ii) included public advertising of the position.
 (3) Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply in relation to the reappointment of a person who, immediately before the start of the period of reappointment, holds office as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner under a previous appointment under subsection (1).