Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00573:section:113
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00573
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 113
Character Range: 83461–84256

113  Disability Discrimination Commissioner
 (1) There is to be a Disability Discrimination Commissioner, who is to be appointed by the Governor‑General.
 (2) A person must not be appointed under subsection (1) as the Disability 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 Disability Discrimination Commissioner under a previous appointment under subsection (1).