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Defence Act 1903
10Administration of the Defence Force
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10 Administration of the Defence Force
(1) The Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Force have joint administration of the Defence Force.
(2) The administration of the Defence Force does not include any matter:
(a) falling within the command of the Defence Force; or
(b) specified by the Minister.
(3) The Vice Chief of the Defence Force is to assist with the administration of the Defence Force as directed by the Chief of the Defence Force.
(4) An instrument made under paragraph (2)(b) is not a legislative instrument.