Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00903:reg:11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00903
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11
Character Range: 9813–11230

11  Functions and limitations
  (1) The advocate has the following functions:
 (a) to consider claims for compensation referred under subsection 5(1) by the Chief of the Defence Force;
 (b) to recommend to the Chief of the Defence Force appropriate actions to take in response to such claims;
 (c) to assist the Chief of the Defence Force, upon request, to implement decisions under subsection 8(3), where practicable to do so;
 (d) to provide advice to the Chief of the Defence Force on any matters related to the functions in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection;
 (e) to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the preceding functions.
 (2) The advocate's functions do not include:
 (a) undertaking an inquiry or investigation, or making a finding, as to:
 (i) whether there has been an unlawful killing, assault or property damage; or
 (ii) whether any offence under Australian law has been committed; or
 (b) directing any person to undertake such an inquiry or investigation, or make such a finding; or
 (c) soliciting claims for consideration under section 6; or
 (d) directing APS employees or members of the Defence Force (other than employees or members made available to the advocate under section 13); or
 (e) entering into any contract, agreement or arrangement on behalf of the Commonwealth.
 (3) The functions of the advocate may be performed within or outside Australia.