Section 46D — Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986: Terms and conditions of appointment

(1) Subject to this Division, the Commissioner holds office for such period as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment. (1A) A person must not be appointed as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner under section 46B for a period if the sum of the following exceeds 7 years: (a) that period; (b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner under that section. (2) The Commissioner holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Governor-General.