Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Act 2026
Act No. 93 of 2026 · Assented 28 September 2026
In brief
Changes the military justice system under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982: new suspension powers during criminal investigations, victim and service impact material in sentencing, reporting of convictions to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission unless a non-disclosure order applies, reworked court martial procedures, and extinguishment of historical homosexual service convictions.
Who's affected
- Defence Force members facing discipline charges
- Courts martial, magistrates and prosecutors
- Victims of service offences
- People with historical homosexual service convictions
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