Court Martial Act 2007

Preliminary provisions relating to Court Martial - Establishment of Court Martial - Judges of Court Martial

12: Appointment of Chief Judge

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"The Governor-General chooses the Chief Judge."

The Governor-General can appoint a person as the Chief Judge by warrant. You need to know that the person must be the Judge Advocate General or eligible to be a Judge under section 11. The Governor-General makes this appointment.

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Part 1Preliminary provisions relating to Court Martial
Establishment of Court Martial: Judges of Court Martial

12Appointment of Chief Judge

The Governor-General may, by warrant, appoint a person as the Chief Judge.
A person must not be appointed as the Chief Judge unless he or she—
is appointed to, or holds, the office of Judge Advocate General; or
if the office of Judge Advocate General is vacant, is eligible for appointment as a Judge under section 11.