Law Reform Commission Act 1967 (NSW)

Law Reform Commission Act 1967 No 39

An Act to constitute a Law Reform Commission; to define its powers, authorities, duties and functions; and for purposes connected therewith.

1 Name of Act This Act may be cited as the Law Reform Commission Act 1967.

2 Definitions In this Act, unless the context or subject matter otherwise indicates or requires: Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Commission. Commission means the Law Reform Commission constituted under this Act. Commissioner means a commissioner appointed under section 3 and includes the Chairperson. Reference means a reference referred to in section 10.

3 Constitution of the Commission (1) There shall be a Law Reform Commission which shall have and may exercise the powers, authorities, duties and functions conferred and imposed upon it by this Act. (2) The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson appointed by the Governor and not less than 2 other commissioners appointed by the Governor. (3) A person is qualified to be appointed as the Chairperson if he or she is a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is suitable for appointment by reason of: (a) being or having been the holder of a judicial office, (b) experience as an Australian legal practitioner in legal practice, (c) experience as a teacher of law, or (d) academic attainment in law. (4) A person is qualified to be appointed as a commissioner, other than the Chairperson, if: (a) he or she is qualified to be appointed as the Chairperson, or (b) he or she is a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is suitable for appointment by reason of the person's special qualifications, training or experience. (5) A qualification for appointment as the Chairperson or a commissioner, other than the Chairperson, may be a qualification obtained within New South Wales or outside New South Wales, or partly within and partly outside New South Wales.