Defence regularly updates pay and conditions for ADF members through official changes called amending determinations, which are made under the Defence Act 1903. These updates ensure pay rates, allowances, and conditions of service stay fit for purpose.
Each month, we’ll keep you informed about the latest amendments to pay, conditions, allowances, or other entitlements that may affect you and your family.
You can find all previous amendments on the Federal Register of Legislation.
The most up-to-date policy inclusions are reflected in the ADF Pay and Conditions Manual (PACMAN).
What’s changed this month
On 9 April 2026, a new Determination introduced changes that expand how members and their families can use their Remote Location Leave Travel benefits.
Your updated benefits explained
Here’s a breakdown of the policies affected by the Determination and what’s changed.
More flexibility for Remote Location Leave Travel
Remote Location Leave Travel (RLLT) helps members and their families take a break from living in a remote posting location by travelling elsewhere. It also provides benefits to allow close family members to visit at the remote location.
Members and their families now have more options for planning and booking travel using their RLLT benefits.
The updates allow members to:
- use their RLLT during stand-down periods
- transfer their child’s RLLT benefit to a close family member so they can visit the member and their family at the remote location
- travel to any destination instead of a prescribed capital city
- book holiday packages through accredited travel service providers instead of Defence.
Read more about how the RLLT policy updates give you more choice when using the benefits.
Find the updated policy details in Ch 9 Pt 4 Div 4 of PACMAN.
