Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00015:section:572
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00015
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 572
Character Range: 904550–905386

572  General provisions relating to directions
 (1) Unless otherwise provided by this Act, a person who is permitted to give a direction under this Act may give the direction orally or in writing (including by electronic means).
 (2) Unless otherwise provided by this Act, a direction that is given under this Act in writing is not a legislative instrument.
 (3) A later direction overrides an earlier direction to the extent of any inconsistency.

When Defence Force members need not comply
 (4) A member of the Australian Defence Force is not required to comply with a direction given to the member under this Act to the extent that the direction is inconsistent with an order or other exercise of command under sections 8 and 9 of the Defence Act 1903.

Chapter 11—Miscellaneous

Part 1—Review of decisions

Division 1—Introduction