Defence & National Security
Key legislation: Defence Force Discipline Act 1982
- Can I object to a member of a court martial if I think they're biased?
- How does being a 'detainee' affect potential punishments under this Act?
- How does the Defence Force Discipline Act apply to civilians working with the military?
- If I'm found guilty of a service offence, what factors will the tribunal consider when deciding my punishment?
- What are my rights if I am accused of a service offence?
- What are the consequences of receiving stolen property while in the Defence Force?
- What are the general sentencing principles used in Defence Force disciplinary cases?
- What are the rules about driving under the influence in the Defence Force?
- What can I do if I think a service tribunal is biased against me?
- What does 'active service' mean under this law?
- What does the term 'defence civilian' mean under this Act, and how does it affect me?
- What happens if I break the law while serving in the Defence Force?
- What happens if I'm being investigated for a service offence while already in custody?
- What happens if I'm punished under the Defence Force Discipline Act?
- What happens if evidence against me was obtained unfairly?
- What is considered 'property obtained' under the Defence Force Discipline Act?
- What rights do I have if I'm asked to participate in an identification parade?
- What's the difference between custodial and non-custodial punishments in the Defence Force?
- What's the maximum punishment for negligently causing a service ship to be lost?
- Who can be appointed as an infringement officer in the Defence Force?