Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ONLINE SAFETY ACT 2021 - SECT 167

  (1)   The Commissioner is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.

  (2)   A person is not eligible for appointment as the Commissioner unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has:

  (a)   substantial experience or knowledge; and

  (b)   significant standing;

in at least one of the following fields:

  (c)   the operation of social media services;

  (d)   the operation of the internet industry;

  (e)   public engagement on issues relating to online safety;

  (f)   public policy in relation to the communications sector.

  (3)   The Commissioner holds office on a full - time basis.