Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00443:clause:1_188ac
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008C00443
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 188AC
Character Range: 30215–30905

188AC  Appointment of Chief Military Judge

 (1) The Chief Military Judge is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument.

 (2) The Chief Military Judge holds office for 10 years.

Note: If, before the expiration of the term of appointment, the Chief Military Judge retires from the Australian Defence Force, he or she ceases to be the Chief Military Judge on retirement: see paragraph 188AL(2)(b).

 (3) A person must not be appointed as the Chief Military Judge if the person has been a Chief Military Judge.

Note: However, the person may be appointed as an acting Military Judge under section 188BB.

 (4) The Chief Military Judge holds office on a full‑time basis.