Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

PARLIAMENTARY WORKPLACE SUPPORT SERVICE ACT 2023 - SECT 29

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

Note:   The CEO may be reappointed: see section   33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

  (2)   A person must not be appointed as the CEO unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has skills, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following fields:

  (a)   parliamentary workplaces;

  (b)   human resources, work health and safety or industrial relations;

  (c)   public administration or corporate governance.

  (3)   Before the Minister appoints a person as the CEO, the Minister:

  (a)   must consult with the Leader of each Parliamentary party that:

  (i)   does not form part of the Government; and

  (ii)   has at least 5 members who are senators or members of the House of Representatives; and

  (b)   may consult with such other parliamentarians as the Minister considers appropriate.

  (4)   The CEO holds office on a full - time basis.

  (5)   The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

  (6)   The appointment of a person as the CEO is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the person's appointment.