What this determination does
The Department of Defence has registered an amendment to its Conditions of Service rules for Australian Defence Force personnel. The determination was registered on 6 May 2026 under the Defence Act 1903.
Areas covered by the amendment
The amendment addresses four subject areas, plus transitional provisions:
- Guardian or housekeeper and unaccompanied resident family entitlements - changes to these entitlements are set out in the relevant schedule.
- Partner Employment Assistance Program - the rules governing this program are amended.
- Bereavement payments - amendments are made to the conditions applying to these payments.
- Miscellaneous other amendments - a fourth schedule covers additional changes.
- Transitional provisions - a fifth schedule contains provisions managing the transition to the amended rules.
Duration and effect
This determination is in force from 6 May 2026 to 6 August 2026. After that date it is repealed, with its changes absorbed into the parent instrument, Defence Determination 2016/19.
Scope
This determination applies to ADF personnel and is administered by the Department of Defence. The source summary states it has no direct impact on private sector small businesses.
Source and further information
The full text of the determination is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00520.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.