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Human Rights Act 1993

Unlawful discrimination - Exceptions in relation to employment matters

34: Regular forces

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"Being in the Defence Force: Rules and Employment"

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You are part of the regular forces if you are in the defence force. The Chief of Defence Force can discharge or release you under section 57A of the Defence Act 1990. This means some rules about employment do not apply to you.

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Part 2Unlawful discrimination
Exceptions in relation to employment matters

34Regular forces

  1. Nothing in section 22(1)(c) or section 22(1)(d) shall prevent the Chief of Defence Force from instituting, under section 57A of the Defence Act 1990, the discharge or release of a member of the regular forces.

  2. Repealed
Notes
  • Section 34 heading: amended, on , by section 130(1) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).
  • Section 34(2): repealed, on , by section 130(1) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).