88Exceptional circumstances—complaints referred to Chief of the Defence Force

#### 88 Exceptional circumstances—complaints referred to Chief of the Defence Force Despite subregulation 87(3), the Chief of the Defence Force may accept a complaint that is referred more than 28 days from the day on which the officer was notified of the service chief’s decision under subregulation 86(2) if: (a) the complaint does not relate to a termination decision; and (b) the Chief of the Defence Force is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist.