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. The appointment of the JAG is made by the Governor-General-in-Council. The JAG has the authority to establish procedural rules for tribunals operating within the

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. They also conduct the final legal review of proceedings within the ADF and play a role in the appointment of judge advocates, Defence Force magistrates, presidents, and members of courts martial, as well as legal officers for various purposes. Additionally, the JAG is responsible for reporting on the operation of laws concerning the discipline of the ADF. The current Judge Advocate General is Rear Admiral the Hon Jack Rush RFD QC

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. The JAG is assisted by three deputy judge advocates general (DJAG), one for each service: * DJAG – Navy * DJAG – Army * DJAG – Air Force The current Deputy Judge Advocates General are: * Navy:

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J.T. Rush RFD RAN * Army:

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Judge Paul E. Smith * Air Force: Air Commodore Judge GB Lerve

List of Judge Advocates General

The following individuals have been appointed as Judge Advocate General of the Australian Defence Force:

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* Legal occupations in the military Australian military law Military appointments of Australia Judiciary of Australia Military justice {{Australia-mil-stub

List of Judge Advocates General

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