Defence Regulation 2016
47Withdrawing complaint
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47 Withdrawing complaint
(1) A member may withdraw a complaint made under this Part at any time by giving written notice to: (a) if the Inspector‑General ADF has been notified of the complaint—the Inspector‑General ADF; and (b) otherwise—the commanding officer or authorised complaint recipient to whom the complaint was given. (2) If a complaint is withdrawn, and the Inspector‑General ADF has not been notified of the complaint, the commanding officer or authorised complaint recipient (as appropriate): (a) is not required to notify the Inspector‑General ADF of the complaint; and (b) must inform the Inspector‑General ADF that the complaint was made and then withdrawn.