Second Reading Speeches

Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Age Discrimination Act 2004
,
Australian Human Right Commission Act 1986
,
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
,
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
and
Sex Discrimination Act 1984
to: establish a merit based and publicly advertised appointment process for members of the Australian Human Rights Commission (including the President); and provide that the total term of appointment, including any reappointments, for members of the commission must not exceed seven years.

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