Unpaid leave for less than 21 days
Unpaid leave for more than 21 days
You won’t be able to make up the contributions to your member benefit if you take LWOP to study, train or participate in any activity that isn’t relevant to Defence requirements, or where Defence has not agreed to continue employer contributions.
Limits on contributions for LWOP
How to make up your contributions
Before making any decisions about your super, you should seek independent financial advice.
If you don’t make contributions
LWOP may also affect your eligibility for other Defence benefits such as long service leave, continuation bonus, and housing assistance.