Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SPECIAL BROADCASTING SERVICE ACT 1991 - SECT 17

             (1)  The Governor‑General must appoint the non‑executive Directors.

             (2)  In appointing a person as a non‑executive Director, the Governor‑General must have regard to the need to ensure:

                     (a)  that the Directors collectively possess an appropriate balance of expertise in the areas required to govern the SBS effectively, including an understanding of Australia's multicultural society and the needs and interests of the SBS's culturally diverse audience; and

                     (b)  that the Directors collectively comprise persons with a diversity of cultural perspectives; and

                     (c)  that the Directors include a person who the Governor‑ General is satisfied, having regard to consultations between the Minister and representatives of industrial organisations representing employees, has an appropriate understanding of the interests of employees.

             (3)  The appointment of a person as a non‑executive Director is not invalid merely because of a defect or irregularity in relation to the appointment.