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Find out what's new in ADF pay and conditions.
War service leave
You can apply for war service leave when you return from warlike service overseas.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Recreation leave
Recreation leave allows you time off work to rest and balance work and personal life.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Premature birth leave
Members may be eligible for this paid leave if they or their partner gives birth prematurely.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Personal leave
You can take personal leave for compassionate reasons or to attend to urgent personal matters.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Parental leave
Parental leave gives you time off to care for a child who permanently joins your family.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Maternity leave
If you’re pregnant you can get maternity leave.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Long service leave
You can apply for long service leave after 10 years of accrued service.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Leave without pay
You can apply for leave for exams, before deployment or for specific types of travel.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Carer's leave
You can apply for carer's leave to look after your close relative if they're sick or injured.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Absences
Absences allow you to be away from your usual place of duty.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Public holidays
You may take public holidays in the state, territory or country you’re in.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Types of leave
Defence offers many types of leave depending on your circumstances and length of service.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Applying for and cancelling leave
Find out about applying for and cancellation of leave.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Pay for reserve members
Reserve members are paid fortnightly based on the number of days worked and time served on those days.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge
*Missing introduction or card summary.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Fringe Benefits Tax
*Missing introduction or card summary.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Continuation bonus
Defence is introducing a new version of the continuation bonus.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
How your pay is worked out
Learn how your pay is worked out based on the way you serve.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Remote location leave travel (RLLT) Scheme B
For a member who’s posted to a Grade B, C, D or E location for at least one year.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
What makes up your pay
Your pay in the ADF can be made up of salary, allowances and bonuses. Find out and understand what makes up your fortnightly pay.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Superannuation
Learn about the different superannuation funds for members of the ADF.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA)
The WRA is the approved government framework for your salary and allowances.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Salary
Find your salary on the salary rates table using your rank, pay grade and increment.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Remote location leave travel (RLLT) Scheme A
Take a break from your remote location if you'll be there for at least one year.
Updated on 23 Dec 2025
Early childhood education when you’re overseas
Assistance for early childhood education assistance when you’re posted overseas
Updated on 22 Dec 2025
Short-term duty overseas
Defence may pay travel costs for members who perform short-term duty overseas.
Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Healthcare for your family overseas
Defence may help pay for your family’s healthcare costs when they travel with you to an overseas posting.
Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Child education when you're overseas
Education assistance for your child when you’re posted overseas.
Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Settling-in allowance and settling-out allowance overseas
Help to pay for meals at the beginning or end of an overseas posting.
Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Travel to and from a posting location overseas
Travel benefits when you’re going to or from an overseas posting location.
Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Sydney Share-arrangement Rental Trial
Find out how you can get a higher rent allowance by sharing accommodation in Sydney
Updated on 19 Dec 2025
Tax and deductions
Defence may take deductions from your pay. These can include housing contributions, tax and child support payments.
Updated on 15 Dec 2025
ADF Careers Referral Scheme
You may get $1,000 if you refer someone to the ADF and they complete 12 months of service.
Updated on 12 Dec 2025
Rent allowance
Rent allowance helps cover costs when renting in the private market.
Updated on 08 Dec 2025
Moving options and assistance
Defence can help members move homes by managing their move and offering financial assistance. Learn more.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Transition from Permanent Forces or from the Reserves
You may apply to transition or leave the ADF during your career.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Moving your towable items
Defence can pay for Toll to freight up to 2 items to your new location.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Perform duty in a remote location
You may get additional benefits if you're posted to a remote location.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Costs when you're in LIA
When you stay in living-in accommodation (LIA), you may need to pay an ongoing contribution.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Understanding family categorisations
Learn about family categorisations and who makes up your recognised family.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Reunion travel when you're overseas
You can use reunion travel to see your family or friends while you're posted overseas.
Updated on 04 Dec 2025
Higher duties allowance
You may get this allowance for performing duties in a higher rank or position.
Updated on 03 Dec 2025
ADF Employment Offer Modernisation Program
Learn about the initiatives under ADF Employment Modernisation program.
Updated on 19 Nov 2025
Overseas living allowances
Overseas living allowances help you with the costs of living overseas.
Updated on 14 Nov 2025
Flexible housing trial
You can apply to live further away from where you work under the flexible housing trial.
Updated on 12 Nov 2025
Fitness and recreation club memberships overseas
You may be eligible for this benefit in locations where fitness facilities are limited.
Updated on 12 Nov 2025
Storing your household items
Depending on your circumstances you can store some or all of your household items.
Updated on 10 Nov 2025
Benefits when you have accompanied resident family
You and your family who live with you may have access to benefits and services.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Antarctic common duties allowance
You may get this allowance if you do additional duties in Antarctica.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Antarctic allowance
You may get this allowance to compensate you for service in Antarctica.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Port Wakefield allowance
You may get this for the isolation, climate and costs at Port Wakefield.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
ADF district allowance
You may get this to compensate for hardship if you live in a remote location.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
First Nations Language Allowance
ADF members may be eligible for the First Nations Language Allowance if they use their language skills for an operational need.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Life insurance assistance
A payment for all members who pay higher life insurance premiums.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Military Factor - Air and Other
Military Factor compensates members for hardships of flying, explosives and training.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Military Factor - Maritime
Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of service at sea.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Military Factor - Land
Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of land-based service.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Trainee's dependant allowance
Trainees with resident family may be eligible to receive this allowance.
Updated on 06 Nov 2025
Hardship locations
Find out about your pay, leave, and travel allowances for working in a hardship location.
Updated on 29 Oct 2025
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