What this is
This is a legal update made under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 that amends the rules about what counts as non-warlike service for Australian Defence Force members. It is administered by the Department of Defence.
When it applies
The determination came into force on 12 October 2026.
What it changes
The source text does not specify exactly what the amendment changes within the Non-warlike Service Determination 2019, or which specific deployments or circumstances are affected.
Relevance to small business
This is a defence and veterans' affairs matter and does not relate to small business obligations or compliance requirements.
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