On 7 November 2008 the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) approved a new remuneration structure of 10 pay grades for Warrant Officers and other ranks. The structure will provide new significant reward for promotion and upskilling in targeted areas.

The decision was backdated to 4 September 2008 with implementation in mid 2009. Implementation procedures are not yet finalised and members will be notified by message when dates have been confirmed.

Further information can be found at the following links:

ADF Pay and Conditions Website (internet)

For those who are considering or discharging from the Army, have you visited the Army National Standby Reserve Agency"NEW" website (formally Standby Reserve Coord Cell) or talk to your regional APA's for further information.

This advice replaces earlier advice which stated that a Reserve member could only apply for a DHOAS subsidy certificate after completing effective service of twenty (20)days reserve days in 2008-09. Reserve members who at1 July 2008 have completed eight (8) years qualifying service, provided effective service in 2007-08 and have a service credit may apply for a DHOAS subsidy certificate and be paid subsidy, on condition that they will provide effective service in 2008-09. If member does not provide effective service in 2008-09, they will need to repay any subsidy received.

The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DVA www Site) is a new home loan subsidy scheme for eligible ADF members and is administered by the Department Of Veteran Affairs. The scheme will be launched on the 1st of July 2008.

You can also find information at the following Defence Site:

DEFGRAM NO 361/2008 released about DHOSA.