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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 178
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178  Appointment
 (1) Each Advisory Council member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a part‑time basis.
Note: An Advisory Council member may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) Before appointing an Advisory Council member, the Minister must consult with the Ministerial Council.
 (3) An Advisory Council member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
 (4) A person is not eligible for appointment to the Advisory Council unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has substantial experience or knowledge in at least one of the following fields:
 (a) delivering training;
 (b) operating or managing registered training organisations;
 (c) managing work‑based placements for VET students or employing persons with VET qualifications;
 (d) regulating industry sectors and developing and implementing best‑practice regulation principles;
 (e) advocating on behalf of VET students;
 (f) communicating and engaging with industry and other stakeholders;
 (g) any other appropriate field of expertise.