The Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the

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(ADF) is an office established under the ''Defence Force Discipline Act'' (1982). This position is held by a

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or former judge of a federal court or a

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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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, and

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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

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, 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

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the Hon Jack Rush AO RFD KC RAN. 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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James Renwick AM CSC SC * Army:

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Judge Paul E. Smith AM * Air Force: Air Commodore the Hon Justice Melissa Perry

List of Judge Advocates General

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

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List of Judge Advocates General

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