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Defence Force Regulations 1952
82Referral of complaint if member not satisfied with decision
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#### 82 Referral of complaint if member not satisfied with decision
(1) Subject to subregulation (2) and (3), if a member is not satisfied with the decision of a commanding officer made in accordance with regulation 81 on a complaint, the member may refer the complaint:
(a) in the case of a member of the Navy—to the Chief of Navy; or
(b) in the case of a member of the Army—to the Chief of Army; or
(c) in the case of a member of the Air Force—to the Chief of Air Force.
(2) If a complaint relates to a termination decision, the member must refer the complaint to the relevant service chief within 14 days after the day on which the member is notified of the commanding officer’s decision under subregulation 81(2).
(3) If a complaint relates to a decision other than a termination decision, the member must refer the complaint to the relevant service chief within 28 days after the day on which the member is notified of the commanding officer’s decision under subregulation 81(2).