Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) There shall be a Judge Advocate General, who shall be appointed by the Governor - General to hold his or her appointment either on a full - time basis or on a part - time basis.
(2) The Governor - General may appoint one or more Deputy Judge Advocates General, who shall be so appointed to hold their appointments either on a full - time basis or on a part - time basis.
(3) The Judge Advocate General shall have such functions, powers and duties as are conferred on the Judge Advocate General by this Act or any other law.
(4) A Deputy Judge Advocate General shall exercise or perform such of the functions, powers or duties of the Judge Advocate General as the Judge Advocate General directs.