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51. Page 67, line 17, after subclause 108(1), insert the following subclause:

"(1A) A person shall not be engaged under subsection (1) to perform the duties of a position for a period of 12 months or longer unless the principal relevant staff organisation in relation to that position has been consulted in connection with the temporary employment of persons for a fixed-term in that position.".

52. Page 67, lines 21 to 28, subclause 108(3), omit the subclause, substitute the following subclauses:

"(3) Subject to subsection (3A), the relevant Chief Executive may extend the period of employment of a person engaged to perform the duties of a position under subsection (1) for a period of less than 12 months, if -

(a) the total period of employment (including the period as so extended) does not exceed 12 months; and

(b) the principal relevant staff organisation in relation to the position has agreed to the proposed extension of the term of temporary employment of the person in that position.

"(3A) The period of temporary employment of a person in a position shall not be extended under subsection (3) if the principal relevant staff organisation in relation to that position has notified the Commissioner that it is opposed to the extension of temporary employment in respect of a class of positions that includes that position.".

53. Page 70, line 14 to page 72, line 5, subclauses 115(3) and (4), omit the subclauses, substitute the following subclauses:

"(3) Subject to subsection (4), an appointment made by virtue of subsection (2) shall be made in accordance with Part V.

"(4) Notwithstanding section 70, the appointment of a Commonwealth officer to an office in the Service shall not be an appointment on probation if the Commonwealth officer's appointment to the Australian Public Service -


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