What this determination does
The Department of Defence registered a consequential amendment to its internal Conditions of Service rules on 29 September 2026. The determination is titled Defence Determination, Conditions of Service Amendment (Defence Regulations 2026 Consequential Amendments) Determination (No. 16) 2026.
A consequential amendment updates references and terminology in an existing instrument to match changes made elsewhere in the law. This determination makes those updates to Defence Determination 2016/19 (Conditions of Service) so that it aligns with the new Defence Regulations 2026.
Schedule 2 - Transitional amendments
The determination also includes transitional amendments in Schedule 2. The source document does not specify what those transitional provisions cover.
Enabling legislation
This determination is made under the Defence Act 1903.
Key dates
- Registration date: 29 September 2026
Key actions
- Review the full text of this determination at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01298 if your business employs ADF members on conditions tied to Defence Determination 2016/19.
- Check Schedule 2 (Transitional Amendments) in the determination text to understand if any changeover arrangements affect your dealings with Defence personnel.
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