179Judge Advocate General and Deputy Judge Advocates General

179  Judge Advocate General and Deputy Judge Advocates General  (1) There shall be a Judge Advocate General, who shall be appointed by the Governor‑General to hold his or her appointment either on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.  (2) The Governor‑General may appoint one or more Deputy Judge Advocates General, who shall be so appointed to hold their appointments either on a full‑time basis or on a part‑time basis.  (3) The Judge Advocate General shall have such functions, powers and duties as are conferred on the Judge Advocate General by this Act or any other law.  (4) A Deputy Judge Advocate General shall exercise or perform such of the functions, powers or duties of the Judge Advocate General as the Judge Advocate General directs.