Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00046:section:146
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00046
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 146
Character Range: 179098–180340

146  Termination of appointment
 (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a Commissioner:
 (a) for misbehaviour; or
 (b) if the Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.
 (1A) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a Commissioner if:
 (a)  the Commissioner:
 (i) becomes bankrupt; or
 (ii) takes steps to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
 (iii) compounds with one or more of his or her creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of one or more of his or her creditors; or
 (b) the Commissioner is a full‑time Commissioner and is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 30 days in any 12 months; or
 (c) the Commissioner is a part‑time Commissioner and is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive TEQSA meetings; or
 (d) the Commissioner engages in paid employment contrary to section 142; or
 (e) the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 143 or 150.
 (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of a Commissioner if the Commissioner becomes an executive officer of a higher education provider.