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19 Aug 2026

Updates to your benefits — August 2026

This month’s update includes increases to child education assistance and changes to deployment allowance rates, trainee’s dependant allowance eligibility, ADF district allowance locations, and additional recreation leave eligibility.

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14 Jul 2026

Updates to your benefits — July 2026

This month’s update includes changes to the rates of child supplement allowance and location allowance for members who are posted on long-term postings overseas, Military Factor allowances, Naval employment categories, overseas health costs and housing contribution amounts.

13 Jul 2026

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Side navigation menus are one of the most effective tools for helping users find information quickly on content-rich websites. We’ve enhanced ours to make browsing on the ADF Pay and Conditions website faster and easier wherever you are on the site.

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1 Jul 2026

Housing contribution amounts are changing on 30 July 2026

Housing contribution amounts for living-in accommodation, Service residences and rent allowance will change on 30 July 2026 as part of the annual Group Rent Scheme (GRS) adjustments.

30 Jun 2026

Improved overseas health benefits for your family

From 1 July 2026, your eligible dependants may be able to claim more health care costs and pay less out of pocket while you’re on a long-term overseas posting.

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15 Jun 2026

Have your say: The Overseas Location Ratings Survey is now open

Members who are on a long-term posting overseas are invited to share their experiences as part of the Overseas Location Ratings Survey.

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12 Jun 2026

Updates to your benefits — June 2026

This month’s update includes changes to home purchase schemes, child education assistance, and recreation leave, as well as an extension of the Early Access to Rent Allowance Trial.

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18 May 2026

Updates to your benefits — May 2026

This month’s changes affect Registered Other Person guardian arrangements, partner employment assistance, bereavement payments for Reservists and overseas commuting costs.

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15 May 2026

Benefits that support your partner’s career while you serve

Your partner might be able to claim up to $1500 to support their employment opportunities.

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15 Apr 2026

Updates to your benefits — April 2026

The latest policy and legislation updates include changes to your remote location leave travel benefits.


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