Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 - SECT 29C

  (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.