Public Service Act 2020

People working in public service - Public Service Commission leaders and advisory committees - Public Service Commissioner and Deputy Public Service Commissioners

42: Public Service Commissioner

You could also call this:

"The Governor-General chooses a Public Service Commissioner after the Prime Minister suggests someone."

The Governor-General appoints a Public Service Commissioner, but only if the Prime Minister recommends someone. You need to know that the Prime Minister has to talk to the leaders of all the political parties in the House of Representatives before making a recommendation. The Prime Minister's recommendation is important because it helps the Governor-General decide who to appoint as the Public Service Commissioner, you can find more information about this by looking at the Public Service Act 1988.

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Part 3People working in public service
Public Service Commission leaders and advisory committees: Public Service Commissioner and Deputy Public Service Commissioners

42Public Service Commissioner

  1. A Public Service Commissioner must be appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

  2. Before making a recommendation, the Prime Minister must consult with the leader of each political party represented in the House of Representatives.

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  • 1988 No 20 s 3