Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A Defence Force magistrate has the same jurisdiction and powers as a restricted court martial (including the powers of the judge advocate of a restricted court martial).
(2) A Defence Force magistrate has jurisdiction to take action under Part IV in relation to a convicted person if the case has been referred to the magistrate under subsection 129A(4) for that purpose.
(3) A Defence Force magistrate, before taking action under subsection (2), shall hear evidence relevant to the determination of what action should be taken.