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FAIR WORK ACT 2009 (NO. 28, 2009) - SECT 629

Period of appointment of FWA Members

President, Deputy Presidents and Commissioners

             (1)  The President, a Deputy President or a Commissioner holds office until the earliest of the following:

                     (a)  he or she attains the age of 65 years;

                     (b)  he or she resigns or the appointment is terminated under this Part.

Members of a prescribed State industrial authority

             (2)  Despite subsection (1), a person who is a member of a prescribed State industrial authority may be appointed as a Deputy President or Commissioner for a period specified in the instrument of appointment.

Note:          A member of a prescribed State industrial authority may hold office as a Deputy President or Commissioner (see section 631).

             (3)  If a person is so appointed, the person holds office as Deputy President or Commissioner until the earliest of the following:

                     (a)  the specified period ends;

                     (b)  the person ceases to be a member of the prescribed State industrial authority;

                     (c)  the person resigns or the appointment is terminated under this Part.

Minimum Wage Panel Members

             (4)  A Minimum Wage Panel Member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

Note:          A Minimum Wage Panel Member is eligible for reappointment (see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 ) .



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