Group Rent Scheme 2013 update

The Group Rent Scheme (GRS) defines the contributions for housing that ADF members pay towards their housing. The scheme is reviewed and updated annually to keep pace with the Australian rental market. 

Annual adjustments to the GRS will see ADF member contributions for housing increase from 14 March 2013.

It is a long standing policy that Defence subsidise 50 per cent of the overall national cost of housing for ADF members and their families.   

During 2012 there were varying rates of increase in the national rental market with the greatest increases being 5.54% in Rent Band 1. The lowest increase was 1.00% in Rent Band 4.

In recognition of the lower standards provided, contributions for members occupying Group 1A and Group A residences will remain the lowest and will be adjusted by the underlying market rent increase at the Rent Band 1 rate of 5.54%. 

It should be noted that there is only a small number of residences in these groups and that they are being upgraded to meet the improved standards introduced in 2007, or they are being transitioned out of service. This upgrading or disposal will be completed by no later than the end of 2017.

Table 1 below details the increases in GRS that will take effect on 14 March 2013.

Table 1 - GRS fortnightly contributions effective from 14 March 2013

Classification of Housing		Rank group	Current 3 b/room Rate per fortnight	New 3 b/room Rate per fortnight	Subsidy Percentage	Dollar Increase	% Increase
Rent band	Group
–	1A	Major or lower	$329.44	347.68	–	$18.24	5.54%
–	A	Corporal or lower	$376.22	397.05	–	$20.83	5.54%
1	B1	Lieutenant, Second Lieutenant, Staff Sergeant, Sergeant, Corporal or lower	$451.94	476.96	50.00%	$25.02	5.54%
2	B2	Captain, Warrant Officer Class 1, Warrant Officer Class 2	$558.17	583.97	50.00%	$25.80	4.62%
3	C	Lieutenant Colonel, Major	$611.85	629.01	50.00%	$17.16	2.80%
4	D	Brigadier, Colonel	$795.74	803.70	50.00%	$7.96	1.00%
5	E	Major General and above	$1,203.66	1264.19	50.00%	$60.53	5.03%

For more information, follow the links on http://intranet.defence.gov.au/pac/ or www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac

Related information

§ Defence Determination 2013/3 – Review of housing contributions and allowances – amendment (Note: this Determination commences on 14 March 2013)

§ Pay and Conditions homepage

Last updated: 4 February 2013