Overview
The Defence Determination, Conditions of Service Amendment Determination (No. 7) 2026 amended the conditions of service applying to Australian Defence Force members under Defence Determination 2016/19. The determination was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation and commenced on 2 June 2026. It was repealed on 9 September 2026.
What the determination covered
The amendment addressed several areas of ADF member conditions of service:
- Higher duties allowance - changes relating to cyber warfare members
- Home sale and purchase entitlements - amendments to existing provisions
- Additional recreation leave - provisions related to evacuations
- Miscellaneous conditions - various other amendments
- COVID-19 related provisions - removal of certain conditions
Scope
This determination applies only to Australian Defence Force members and is administered by the Department of Defence. It has no relevance to private sector small businesses or private sector employers.
Source: Federal Register of Legislation - F2026L00658
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