Appointment of State/Territory AER members
(1) A State/Territory AER member is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument, on either a full‑time or part‑time basis. Note: A State/Territory AER member is also taken to be an associate member of the Commission: see section 8AB. (2) A State/Territory AER member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years. (3) A person is not eligible for appointment as a State/Territory AER member unless the person has knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration.
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