Armed Forces Commissioner Act

The Armed Forces Commissioner Act establishes an independent Armed Forces Commissioner, a new oversight role responsible for investigating complaints from service personnel and ensuring their welfare rights are protected. The Commissioner would have statutory powers to examine issues affecting military personnel, including pay, conditions, discrimination, and access to justice. This creates an independent complaints mechanism outside the existing military chain of command, similar to ombudsman offices in other sectors. The role aims to improve accountability and provide service members with a formal route to raise grievances.