Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(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.