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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 86. |
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A member appearing for the Commonwealth in court proceedings is treated as being on duty. Note: A member of the ADF is exempt from jury duty. |
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In any other case where the member is attending a court or tribunal proceeding, the CDF may grant short absence from duty or leave without pay. Example: A member who witnesses a motor vehicle accident and is required to give evidence for the prosecution or the defence. Non-example: A member who is not officially called by the court to appear as a witness and has not provided written evidence for the case. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 5.7.23.2 on behalf of the CDF: To grant leave without pay: Commanding Officer or Officer Commanding, not below MAJ (E), in the member’s direct chain of command. To grant short absence from duty: The member’s supervisor not below WO2 (E)/APS 4, in the member’s direct chain of command or supervision. |