Overview
The Defence Determination, Conditions of Service Amendment Determination (No. 18) 2025 amended the conditions of service applying to Australian Defence Force members. The determination was registered on 5 November 2025 and authorised under the Defence Act 1903.
What the determination covered
The amendment addressed the following areas within the conditions of service:
- Continuation bonuses
- Removals
- Housing
- Overseas conditions
- Decision-maker rules
Instrument details
The determination amended Defence Determination 2016/19 (Conditions of Service). It was registered on 5 November 2025 and applied from that date. The determination was repealed on 14 July 2026 and is no longer in force.
Current status
This determination has been repealed. The current rules are contained in the version of Defence Determination 2016/19 now published at legislation.gov.au.
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