Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00443:clause:1_188an
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00443
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 188AN
Character Range: 35752–36573

188AN  Acting Chief Military Judge

 (1) The Governor‑General may appoint a full‑time Military Judge to act as the Chief Military Judge:
 (a) during a vacancy in the office, whether or not an appointment has previously been made to that office; or
 (b) during any period, or during all periods, when the Chief Military Judge is absent from duty, or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the functions of his or her office.

 (2) Anything done by or in relation to a person purporting to act under this section is not invalid merely because:
 (a) the occasion for the appointment had not arisen; or
 (b) there was a defect or irregularity in connection with the appointment; or
 (c) the appointment had ceased to have effect; or
 (d) the occasion to act had not arisen or had ceased.

Division 2A—Military Judges