Directorate of Defence Counsel Services
Role
Defence Counsel Services (DCS) provides independent, trusted legal support to ADF members. DCS reports directly to the Associate Secretary.
Functions
- To facilitate and co-ordinate legal assistance for persons facing trial before a court-martial or Defence Force magistrate, and persons affected by the ADF administrative inquiry process.
- To facilitate legal assistance for ADF members on matters related to their service. This assistance includes, but is not limited to:
- Notice to Show Cause
- Redress of Grievance
- Medical Employment Category Review Board
- Civilian Matters (limited assistance)
- Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration
- Wills
Contact Details
Email (legal assistance): your.legalassistance@defence.gov.au
Email (wills): your.will@defence.gov.au
Email (trial): your.DCStrial@defence.gov.au
Ph : 1800 563 563
Ph (overseas only): 02 6266 1190
Defence Counsel Services
Department of Defence
PO Box 7936
CANBERRA BC ACT 2610
