Section 182 — Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986: Membership of the Commission

(1) The Commission shall consist of not less than 4 and not more than 5 commissioners. (2) The commissioners shall be appointed by the Governor-General. (3) The Minister may, from time to time, request organizations representing veterans to submit to the Minister lists of names of persons from which the organization concerned recommends that a selection be made of persons to serve as commissioners. (4) In making recommendations to the Governor-General about the appointment of commissioners, the Minister must ensure the following: (a) at least one of the commissioners is a person whose name was on a list submitted in accordance with a request made under subsection (3); (b) at least one of the commissioners is a person who the Minister is satisfied will represent families of veterans. (5) Subject to section 184, a commissioner holds office on a full-time basis. (7) A commissioner holds office for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment. (8) A 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 by instrument in writing. (9) The appointment of a commissioner is not invalidated, and shall not be called in question, by reason of a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment. (10) In this section, appointment includes re-appointment.