Race Discrimination Commissioner Part VI Section 29 Part VI—Race Discrimination Commissioner 29 Appointment of Race Discrimination Commissioner (1) The Race Discrimination Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor-General. (2) A person is not qualified to be appointed as the Race Discrimination Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience. 30 Terms and conditions of appointment (1) Subject to this section, the Commissioner holds office for such period, not exceeding 7 years, as is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment. (3) The Commissioner holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Governor-General. 31 Remuneration of Commissioner (1) The Commissioner shall be paid such remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, but, if no determination of that remuneration by the Tribunal is in operation, the Commissioner shall be paid such remuneration as is prescribed. (2) The Commissioner shall be paid such allowances as are prescribed. (3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973. 32 Leave of absence (1) The Commissioner has such recreation leave entitlements as are determined by the Remuneration Tribunal. Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Compilation No. 17 Compilation date: 10/12/15 ComLaw Authoritative Act C2016C00089 21 Registered: 29/1/16