WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 86 Termination of appointment of Commissioner

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 86

             (1)  The Governor‑General may remove a Commissioner from office on an address praying for removal on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity being presented to the Governor‑General by both Houses of the Parliament in the same session.

             (2)  The Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of a Commissioner who:

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

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

                     (c)  engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office in contravention of section 83.