Inspector-General of Defence Act 2023

Appointment and functions of Inspector-General and Deputy Inspector-General - Deputy Inspector-General of Defence

11: Appointment of Deputy Inspector-General

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"How the Deputy Inspector-General of Defence is chosen"

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You can have a Deputy Inspector-General of Defence. The Governor-General can appoint someone to this role if the House of Representatives recommends them. The person chosen must have a security clearance at a level decided by the Minister.

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12: Functions of Deputy Inspector-General, or

"What the Deputy Inspector-General can do to help the Inspector-General"

Part 2Appointment and functions of Inspector-General and Deputy Inspector-General
Deputy Inspector-General of Defence

11Appointment of Deputy Inspector-General

The office of Deputy Inspector-General of Defence is established.
The Governor-General may appoint a person as Deputy Inspector-General of Defence on the recommendation of the House of Representatives.
The person appointed must hold a government-sponsored security clearance of a level determined by the Minister.