Disability Discrimination Commissioner Part 6
Section 113
Part 6—Disability Discrimination Commissioner
113 Disability Discrimination Commissioner
(1) There is to be a Disability Discrimination Commissioner, who is to
be appointed by the Governor-General.
(2) A person is not qualified to be appointed as the Disability
Discrimination Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that
the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.
114 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
the person’s appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment.
(2) 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.
115 Remuneration of Commissioner
(1) The Commissioner is to be paid such remuneration as is
determined by the Remuneration Tribunal, but, if no determination
of that remuneration by the Remuneration Tribunal is in operation,
the Commissioner is to be paid such remuneration as is prescribed.
(2) The Commissioner is to be paid such allowances as are prescribed.
(3) This section has effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act
1973.
116 Leave of absence
(1) The Commissioner has such recreation leave entitlements as are
determined by the Remuneration Tribunal.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Compilation No. 33
Compilation date: 12/4/18
Authorised Version C2018C00125 registered 19/04/2018
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Registered: 19/4/18