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guidelines for the allocation of the work of the Tribunal.

"(4) Without limiting the generality of subsection (3), guidelines laid down under that subsection must provide that cases where a person affected by the decision under review is being held in custody under this Act must be given priority over other cases.

Period of appointment of members

"166JD.(1) Subject to this Part, a member holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment.

"(2) A person who has turned 65 must not be appointed as a full-time member.

"(3) A person must not be appointed as a full-time member for a period that extends beyond the day on which the person will turn 65.

Remuneration and allowances of Principal Member

"166JE.(1) The Principal Member is to be paid such remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal but if no determination of that remuneration is in operation, the Principal Member is to be paid such remuneration as is prescribed.

"(2) The Principal Member is to be paid such allowances as are prescribed.

"(3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.

Remuneration and allowances of other members

"166JF.(1) The other full-time members must be paid remuneration and allowances equal to the minimum remuneration and allowances payable to the holder of an SES office classified as SES Band 1.

"(2) The part-time members must be paid remuneration and allowances as are determined by the Minister in writing.

  "(3) This section has effect subject to the regulations.

  "(4) In this section:

'SES office' means an office in the Senior Executive Service of the Australian Public Service.

Leave of absence

"166JG. The Minister may grant leave of absence to a full-time member on such terms and conditions as to remuneration or otherwise as the Minister determines in writing.

Other terms and conditions

"166JH. A member holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Minister in writing.

Resignation

"166JI. A member may resign by writing signed by him or her and sent to the Governor-General.

Disclosure of interests

"166JJ.(1) A member who has a conflict of interest in relation to a review by the Tribunal:

     (a) must disclose the matters giving rise to that conflict to the applicant and:

         (i) if the member is the Principal Member—to the Minister; and

       (ii) in any other case—to the Principal Member; and

     (b) the member must not take part in the review or exercise any powers in relation to the review unless:

         (i) if the member is the Principal Member—the applicant and the Minister consent;