Defence Force Discipline (Consequences of Punishment) Rules 2018
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Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:
(a) defence member;
(b) detainee;
(c) detention centre;
(d) prescribed defence member;
(e) punishment;
(f) service tribunal.
In this instrument:
Act means the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.
authorised member means a member, or a member included in a class of members, authorised, for the purposes of this instrument:
(a) by the standing, routine or daily orders of the unit, establishment or ship in which the member is serving; or
(b) in writing, by a commanding officer.
Discipline Regulations means the Defence Force Discipline Regulations 2018.
member means a defence member.
non‑working day, in relation to a member or prescribed defence member, means a day designated as a rest day or non‑working day by the standing, routine or daily orders of the unit, establishment or ship in which the member or prescribed defence member is serving punishment.