Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189:section:29c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00189
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 29C
Character Range: 123022–123678

29C  Membership of Council
 (1) The Council consists of the Council President and up to 4 other Councillors.
 (2) Each Councillor is to be appointed by the Governor‑General, for a term of up to 5 years.
 (3) The Governor‑General must not appoint a person as a Councillor or Council President unless the Governor‑General is satisfied that:
 (a) the person qualifies for the appointment because of the person's knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration; and
 (b) a majority of the States and Territories that are parties to the Competition Principles Agreement support the appointment.