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Parliament Act 2025

Parliamentary Service and other parliamentary bodies - Parliamentary Service - Chief executive: appointment, functions, duties, powers, and delegations

125: Appointment of chief executive

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"The Governor-General chooses a chief executive for the Parliamentary Service after the Speaker recommends someone."

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The Governor-General appoints a chief executive of the Parliamentary Service. You need to know the Speaker recommends someone for this job. The Speaker talks to party leaders and other members before making a recommendation. The Speaker must tell people about the job so qualified people can apply. You can see more about this in the legislation and related laws. This rule does not apply after a general election.

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Parliamentary Service: Chief executive: appointment, functions, duties, powers, and delegations

125Appointment of chief executive

  1. The Governor-General must, on the recommendation of the Speaker, appoint a chief executive of the Parliamentary Service.

  2. Before making a recommendation, the Speaker must consult—

  3. the leader of each party that is represented in the House of Representatives; and
    1. any other members the Speaker considers it desirable to consult.

      1. The Speaker must not recommend a person for appointment unless the vacancy has been notified in a way that the Speaker is satisfied is sufficient to enable suitably qualified persons to apply for the position.

      2. This section does not apply during the period following a general election.

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      • 2000 No 17 Schedule 1 cls 1, 2