47.This section inserts a new section into each of the SDAs.
Subsection(1) inserts a new section 83ZB into both the Army and Air Force Acts 1955.  This section requires that judge advocates for the summary appeal court be appointed by the Judge Advocate General.  It also refers to the section in the Acts specifying the necessary qualifications, i.e. at least five years standing as a qualified lawyer.
Subsection (2) inserts a new section 52FG into the Naval Discipline Act 1957.  This section is identical in effect to that described in subsection (1) although it refers to the Chief Naval Judge Advocate as the appointing authority in this case.
Commentary on Sections Section 15: Appointment of judge advocates