6Eligibility for appointment as an inquiry officer, inquiry assistant or Assistant IGADF

6 Eligibility for appointment as an inquiry officer, inquiry assistant or Assistant IGADF

(1) For subsection 110P(2) of the Act, the following persons are eligible to be appointed as an inquiry officer, inquiry assistant or Assistant IGADF: (a) a member of the Defence Force, of any rank; (b) an APS employee, of any classification (including an SES employee or an acting SES employee); (c) any other person who has agreed, in writing, to the appointment.

Note: The Inspector‑General ADF may appoint inquiry officers, inquiry assistants and Assistants IGADF under subsection 110P(1) of the Act.

(2) However, a person is not eligible to be appointed as an inquiry officer, inquiry assistant or Assistant IGADF in relation to an inquiry into a matter: (a) that relates to the conduct of the person; or (b) in relation to which the person is likely to be required to give evidence or produce documents or things.