Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, appoint as an inspector a person who is:
(a) an officer or employee of an authority of the Commonwealth; or
(b) a person engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 ; or
(c) an officer or employee of the Public Service of a State or Territory; or
(d) a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory.
(2) The Secretary must not appoint an officer or employee of the Public Service of a State or Territory, or a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory, as an inspector unless the appointment is in accordance with an arrangement made by the Minister with a Minister of that State or Territory.
(3) The Secretary must not appoint a person as an inspector unless the Secretary is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications and experience to properly exercise the powers of an inspector.