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)

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.

There is a pay increase for all members of the ADF. For further information click on the link to view your daily pay rate.

01 May 2008 pay increase

The Standby Reserve Co ordination cell has been renamed "Army National Standby Reserve Agency".

Being a member of the Army Standby Reserve, it is requirement for you to report annually to Army National Standby Reserve Agency or your region APA to confirm or update your personal details.

Please contact the Army National Standby Reserve Agency or your region APA Standby Reserve cell by one of the following methods:
By Email, mail or by phoning your area APA. Contact detail can be found at this link.