Section 29C — Competition and Consumer Act 2010: Membership of Council

(1) The Council consists of the Council President and up to 4 other Councillors. (2) Each Councillor is to be appointed by the Governor-General, for a term of up to 5 years. (3) The Governor-General must not appoint a person as a Councillor or Council President unless the Governor-General is satisfied that: (a) the person qualifies for the appointment because of the person’s knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law, consumer protection or public administration; and (b) a majority of the States and Territories that are parties to the Competition Principles Agreement support the appointment.