Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TRADE PRACTICES ACT 1974 - 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.