Section 119 — Disability Discrimination Act 1992: Termination of appointment

(1) The Governor-General may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner because of: (a) misbehaviour; or (b) a disability which renders the Commissioner incapable of performing the inherent requirements of the office. (2) The Governor-General must terminate the appointment of the Commissioner if the Commissioner: (a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; or (b) is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months; or (c) engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office of Commissioner otherwise than with the approval of the Minister.