Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01048:reg:41
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01048
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 41
Character Range: 53030–53979

41  Manner of making complaint
 (1) A complaint by a member under this Part must:
 (a) be made in a form approved by the Chief of the Defence Force; and
 (b) include information about the decision, act or omission concerned; and
 (c) specify the redress sought; and
 (d) be given to the member's commanding officer or to an authorised complaint recipient.
 (2) If the complaint relates to a decision to terminate the member's service, it must be made within 14 days after the member was notified of the decision.
 (3) If the complaint does not relate to a decision to terminate the member's service, it must be made:
 (a) within 6 months after the member:
 (i) was notified of the decision, act or omission concerned; or
 (ii) could reasonably be expected to have known about the decision, act or omission; or
 (b) if the Inspector‑General ADF is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist—within the time allowed by the Inspector‑General ADF.