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DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 - SECT 119

Termination of appointment

  (1)   The Governor - General may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner because of:

  (a)   misbehaviour; or

  (b)   a disability which renders the Commissioner incapable of performing the inherent requirements of the office.

  (2)   The Governor - General must terminate the appointment of the Commissioner if the Commissioner:

  (a)   becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; or

  (b)   is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months; or

  (c)   engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office of Commissioner otherwise than with the approval of the Minister.


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