Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00583:reg:10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00583
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10
Character Range: 8779–10257

10  Role of an Assistant IGADF
 (1) An Assistant IGADF who is not a judicial officer must help the Inspector‑General ADF, on an ongoing basis, to carry out the functions of the Inspector‑General ADF.
 (1A) An Assistant IGADF who is a judicial officer:
 (a) must conduct inquiries into matters as directed by the Inspector‑General ADF; but
 (b) must not must help the Inspector‑General ADF carry out any other function.
Note: For inquiries conducted by Assistant IGADF who are judicial officers, see Division 4A of Part 4.
 (2) The Inspector‑General ADF may direct an Assistant IGADF, orally or in writing:
 (a) to inquire into a matter; or
 (b) to help the Inspector‑General ADF, an inquiry officer or another Assistant IGADF to inquire into a matter.
 (3) However, the Inspector‑General ADF must not direct an Assistant IGADF to inquire into, or to help with an inquiry into, a matter:
 (a) that relates to the conduct of the Assistant IGADF; or
 (b) in relation to which the Assistant IGADF is likely to be required to give evidence or produce documents or things.
 (4) If the Inspector‑General ADF directs an Assistant IGADF under subsection (2), the Inspector‑General ADF may authorise the Assistant IGADF, either orally or in writing, to make recommendations resulting from the Assistant IGADF's finding.
 (5) The Inspector‑General ADF must make a record of an oral direction or authorisation as soon as practicable after the time the direction or authorisation is given.