Change in your circumstances

As your personal and work life changes, so do your pay and conditions.

Find out how changes may affect your benefits. Check back regularly for updates to this information.

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Family categorisations

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Family and personal changes

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Register your dependant's special needs

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Change ranks

If you're promoted or demoted, your benefits and assistance may change.

Updated on 18 Feb 2021

Perform duty in a temporary location

Your benefits and assistance may change if you perform duty in a temporary location.

Updated on 18 Feb 2021

Leave the ADF

Members can leave the ADF and transition to a civilian career.

Updated on 18 Feb 2021

How to get rent allowance

To get rent allowance you need to apply through Defence Housing Australia.

Updated on 08 Feb 2021

Types of leave

Learn about the types of leave available to ADF members.

Updated on 08 Feb 2021

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Pay and conditions manual

Can’t find what you’re looking for? The Pay and conditions manual (PACMAN) is our source of truth, designed for administrators and decision-making purposes.