Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The National VET Regulator is to be appointed by the Governor - General by written instrument, on a full - time basis.
Note: The National VET Regulator may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) The National VET Regulator holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
(3) A person may only be appointed as the National VET Regulator if the Minister is satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience.
(4) However, a person who is, or has been at any time in the 2 years before an appointment is made, an executive officer of a registered training organisation is not eligible for appointment as the National VET Regulator.