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Gambling Act 2003

Institutions - Gambling Commission

223: Termination of appointment of Gambling Commissioner

You could also call this:

"When a Gambling Commissioner's job can be ended by the Governor-General for a good reason."

The Governor-General can end the appointment of a Gambling Commissioner if the Minister recommends it for a good reason. You might wonder what a good reason is - it could be because the Commissioner is unable to do their job, or they have neglected their duties, or they have done something wrong. It could also be because they have gone bankrupt, or they did not disclose some information as required by section 222, or they have an interest or appointment that they should have told people about as required by section 222(4).

If the Minister thinks the Commissioner's appointment should be ended, they must tell the Commissioner why and give them a chance to respond. The Minister must explain their reasons in writing if they decide to end the appointment.

You can end your own appointment as a Gambling Commissioner by writing to the Minister to say you want to resign. If your appointment is ended, you will not get any money to make up for losing your job.

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Part 3Institutions
Gambling Commission

223Termination of appointment of Gambling Commissioner

  1. The appointment of a Gambling Commissioner (including the Chief Gambling Commissioner) may be terminated by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister for any reason justifying removal, including—

  2. the inability or incapacity to perform; or
    1. neglect; or
      1. misconduct; or
        1. bankruptcy; or
          1. the non-disclosure of information under section 222; or
            1. an interest, other appointment or conviction disclosed under section 222(4).

              1. Before recommending termination, the Minister must give the Gambling Commissioner the reasons for the proposed termination and a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to make submissions.

              2. The Minister must advise the Gambling Commissioner and give him or her reasons in writing for the termination.

              3. A Gambling Commissioner may resign by writing to the Minister.

              4. No compensation is payable to a Gambling Commissioner for termination of appointment or for loss of office.