Part IIAA National Children’s Commissioner Division 2 Appointment Section 46MC Division 2—Appointment 46MC Appointment of National Children’s Commissioner (1) The National Children’s Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor-General by written instrument, on a full-time basis. (2) A person must not be appointed as the National Children’s Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience. 46MD Period of appointment The National Children’s Commissioner holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 7 years. Note: For re-appointment, see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. 46ME Acting appointment The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a person to act as the National Children’s Commissioner: (a) during a vacancy in the office of the Commissioner (whether or not an appointment has previously been made to the office); or (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Commissioner: (i) is absent from duty or from Australia; or (ii) is, for any reason, unable to perform the duties of the office. Note: 66 Compilation No. 48 See also sections 20, 33AB and 33A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 Compilation date: 20/12/18 Authorised Version C2019C00030 registered 14/01/2019 Registered: 14/1/19