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Find out what's new in ADF pay and conditions.

Special needs assistance

Defence can provide special needs assistance for your resident family when you're posted to a new location.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Allowances based on your work

You may get these based on the work you're doing or qualifications you hold.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Antarctic common duties allowance

You may get this allowance if you do additional duties in Antarctica.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Antarctica parity allowance

You may get this so you're not disadvantaged for taking an APS Antarctica role.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Allowances based on your location

You may get these based on where you are located.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Begin a relationship or marriage

Find out about the benefits you get if you begin a new relationship.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Being posted to a new location in Australia

When you're posted to a new location in Australia, Defence offers you benefits and assistance to help you move.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

ADF Total Workforce System

The ADF Total Workforce System provides Defence with a flexible workforce.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

Start a flexible service determination

You can ask to transfer to SERCAT 6 to help balance personal and work life.

Updated on 28 Sep 2026

ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA)

The WRA is the approved government framework for your salary and allowances.

Updated on 25 Sep 2026

How to get living-in accommodation

If you're required to or choose to stay on-base, you can get living-in accommodation (LIA).

Updated on 21 Sep 2026

Military Factor - Land

Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of land-based service.

Updated on 17 Sep 2026

Types of housing

Defence provides housing benefits for members and their families. Find out what types of housing options there are.

Updated on 16 Sep 2026

Vehicle removal assistance

Defence covers the cost of moving you and 2 vehicles to a new location.

Updated on 15 Sep 2026

Transition from Permanent Forces or from the Reserves

You may apply to transition or leave the ADF during your career.

Updated on 14 Sep 2026

Scherger allowance

You may get this allowance to compensate you for the hardships at RAAF Scherger.

Updated on 10 Sep 2026

Port Wakefield allowance

You may get this for the isolation, climate and costs at Port Wakefield.

Updated on 10 Sep 2026

Antarctic allowance

You may get this allowance to compensate you for service in Antarctica.

Updated on 10 Sep 2026

Understanding family categorisations

Learn about family categorisations and who makes up your recognised family.

Updated on 10 Sep 2026

Types of Service residences

Service residences are homes for members and their families provided by Defence Housing Australia (DHA). Find out about the differ

Updated on 10 Sep 2026

Disturbance allowance

You can get disturbance allowance to compensate you for having to move regularly in the ADF.

Updated on 10 Sep 2026

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 26 Aug 2026

ADF Family Health Program

Members can claim health services for their family when they're registered in the ADF Family Health Program.

Updated on 25 Aug 2026

Rent allowance

Rent allowance helps cover costs when renting in the private market.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Paying for your Service residence

Find out what you pay for when you live in a Service residence.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Paying for your living-in accommodation

When you stay in living-in accommodation (LIA), you may need to pay an ongoing contribution.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Child education when you're overseas

Education assistance for your child when you’re posted overseas.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Trainee's dependant allowance

Trainees with resident family may be eligible to receive this allowance.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Education assistance for children who have special needs

Defence offers education assistance to children who have special needs.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Assistance for a tertiary student living away from you

You can get assistance if you're paying accommodation costs for a child who is a tertiary student.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Assistance for a secondary student living away from you or your family

When you're posted to a new location in Australia, you may get assistance if your child attends school in a different location.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Assistance for a primary or secondary student moving schools

When you're posted to a new location, you can claim tutoring costs to help your child adjust to their new school.

Updated on 13 Aug 2026

Perform a period of continuous full-time service

If you're a member of the Reserves, you can apply to start a period of continuous full-time service (CFTS).

Updated on 10 Aug 2026

Allowances while performing duty away from your family

Extra allowances may be available if you have to be apart from your family.

Updated on 06 Aug 2026

Military factor allowances

Military Factor compensates members for the hardships of service in specific environments.

Updated on 06 Aug 2026

Pay for reserve members

Reserve members are paid fortnightly based on the number of days worked and time served on those days.

Updated on 06 Aug 2026

MSBS contributions when you’re on leave without pay

Options to keep contributing to your super if you go on leave without pay.

Updated on 05 Aug 2026

Flexible housing trial

You can apply to live further away from where you work under the flexible housing trial.

Updated on 05 Aug 2026

Leave without pay

You can apply for leave for exams, before deployment or for specific types of travel.

Updated on 04 Aug 2026

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 04 Aug 2026