(1) The Australian Border Force Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor-General by written instrument.
(2) The Australian Border Force Commissioner is to be appointed on a full-time basis.
Comptroller-General of Customs
(3) While a person holds office as the Australian Border Force Commissioner the person is also the Comptroller-General of Customs.
Note: Many Commonwealth laws confer functions and powers on the Comptroller-General of Customs.