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ONLINE SAFETY ACT 2021 - SECT 176

Termination of appointment

             (1)  The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner:

                     (a)  for misbehaviour; or

                     (b)  if the Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of the Commissioner's office because of physical or mental incapacity.

             (2)  The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner if:

                     (a)  the Commissioner:

                              (i)  becomes bankrupt; or

                             (ii)  applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or

                            (iii)  compounds with the Commissioner's creditors; or

                            (iv)  makes an assignment of the Commissioner's remuneration for the benefit of the Commissioner's creditors; or

                     (b)  the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or

                     (c)  the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister's approval, in paid employment outside the duties of the Commissioner's office (see section 173); or

                     (d)  the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 174.



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