The 27th Defence Lake Attack Charity Fundraiser event will be held on Sunday, 30th August, 2009. The website www.lakeattack.com contains details of the coming year's event, history, sponsor details and additional even related information.

Results of the 2008 Southern Region Survey can now be viewed on APA Melbourne's Defence Intranet website.

The fourth edition of ASODs Volume 1 and Volume 2 have been released electronically. Personnel are to comply with ASODs with effect immediately; however, personnel can continue to wear their old Army nameplate until procurement of the new Army nameplate has commenced . Personnel with 10 or more medals may continue to wear them court-mounted at 16cm until contractors have been informed of the changes to ASODs. POC is RSM Ceremonial - Army on 02 6265 4091.

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)