Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00026:clause:1_104
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00026
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 104
Character Range: 10654–11674

104  Warning if a prohibited substance test returns a positive result

 (1) If a prohibited substance test in respect of a defence member returns a positive test result, the relevant authority may give to the defence member a notice containing a warning that, if a subsequent prohibited substance test in respect of the defence member also returns a positive test result:
 (a) if the defence member is an officer—the officer's appointment may be terminated; or
 (b) if the defence member is not an officer—the defence member may be discharged; or
 (c) in either case—the defence member may be reduced, or further reduced, in rank.

 (2) If a prohibited substance test in respect of a defence civilian returns a positive test result, the relevant authority may give to the defence civilian a notice containing a warning that, if a subsequent prohibited substance test in respect of the defence civilian also returns a positive test result, the arrangement under which the person is a defence civilian may be terminated.