What this determination covers
The Defence Determination, Conditions of Service Amendment Determination (No. 15) 2026 was registered on 9 September 2026. It is authorised under the Defence Act 1903 and amends the existing Defence Determination 2016/19 (Conditions of Service).
What has been amended
The determination makes changes across six schedules:
- ADF continuation bonus pilot - introduces a continuation bonus pilot and its application rules
- Salary non-reduction - updates salary non-reduction provisions
- Location allowance rates - updates the rates payable for location allowances
- Member Choice Accommodation - amends Member Choice Accommodation provisions
- Miscellaneous amendments - covers a range of other amendments to the conditions of service
- Transitional provisions - sets out transitional arrangements associated with these changes
The source does not specify the exact dollar amounts or rates within each schedule.
Scope
This determination applies to Australian Defence Force members and their conditions of service.
Commencement and registration
The determination was registered on 9 September 2026. The source does not specify an exact commencement date beyond the registration date of 9 September 2026.
Key actions
- Review the full text of the determination at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01169 to understand changes to location allowance rates, salary non-reduction rules, and the ADF continuation bonus pilot.
- Check Schedule 6 (Transitional provisions) to confirm whether any existing arrangements require adjustment as a result of this amendment.
- Set up a legislation alert on the Federal Register of Legislation for future amendments to Defence Determination 2016/19 using the Set up an alert feature at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01169.
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