Defence Force Discipline Appeals Regulation 2016
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In this instrument:
Act means the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Act 1955.
Deputy Registrar means a Deputy Registrar appointed under subsection 19(2) of the Act.
detention centre has the same meaning as in the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.
legal practitioner has the same meaning as in section 39 of the Act.
naval vessel means:
(a) a warship or other vessel that:
(i) is operated for naval or military purposes by Australia; and
(ii) is under the command of the Defence Force; and
(iii) bears external marks of nationality; and
(iv) is manned by seafarers under armed forces discipline (however described); or
(b) a Government vessel that is used only on government non‑commercial service as a naval auxiliary.
Registrar means the Registrar of the Tribunal but does not include a Deputy Registrar.
Registrar of Military Justice means the Registrar of Military Justice appointed under section 188FB of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.