Membership of Council
(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.
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