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WORKPLACE RIGHTS ADVOCATE ACT 2005 (NO 100 OF 2005) - SECT 6

Terms and conditions of appointment

    (1)     The WRA holds office for a term, not exceeding 3 years, specified in his or her instrument of appointment, and is eligible for reappointment for a term not exceeding 3 years.

    (2)     The Governor in Council may specify the terms and conditions of appointment in the WRA's instrument of appointment.

    (3)     The WRA is entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances that are fixed from time to time by the Governor in Council.

    (4)     The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 5 or except in accordance with Part 7 of that Act) does not apply to the WRA in respect of the office of WRA.

    (5)     The WRA ceases to hold office if he or she—

        (a)     becomes an insolvent under administration within the meaning of the Corporations Act; or

        (b)     is convicted of an indictable offence or an offence which, if committed in Victoria, would be an indictable offence.

    (6)     The Governor in Council may remove the WRA from office if he or she has refused, neglected or failed to carry out his or her duties or has demonstrated inefficiency or misbehaviour in carrying out his or her duties.

    (7)     The WRA may at any time resign by writing signed and delivered to the Governor.    

    (8)     An act or decision of the WRA is not invalid only because of a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, his or her appointment.



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