Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The auditor-general is to be appointed by the Governor in Council.
(2) A person may be appointed as the auditor-general only if—
(a) press advertisements have been placed nationally calling for applications from suitably qualified persons to be considered for appointment; and
(b) the Minister has consulted with the parliamentary committee about—
(i) the process of selection for appointment; and
(ii) the appointment of the person as the auditor-general.