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Inquiry FAQ

  1. Why does the Australian Defence Force hold inquiries?


  2. What types of administrative inquiries does the ADF conduct?


  3. How are these inquiries different from investigations by courts of law, the Coroner, Comcare or the civilian Police?


  4. What are the guiding principles and characteristics?


  5. What are public and private Commissions of Inquiry?


  6. How are inquiry members selected?


  7. What is the role of Counsel Assisting?


  8. What is the role of Counsel Representing?


  9. What do witnesses do at an inquiry?


  10. Why are identities and information protected?


  11. Where can I find more information?