Section 44AX — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Outside employment

(1) A full‑time AER member must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of the member’s office without the Minister’s consent.

(2) A part‑time AER member must not engage in any paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties.

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Related sections

s 44AU — Additional remuneration of AER Chair
s 44AV — Leave of absence
s 44AW — Other terms and conditions
s 44AY — Disclosure of interests
s 44AZ — Resignation
s 44AAB — Termination of appointment

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