Member's Guide
to ADF Pay and Conditions in Australia – see Disclaimer
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3.1 Introduction to salary
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) sets pay and allowances through a fair and open process.
The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) sets pay and pay-related allowances for members of the ADF. It makes independent decisions.
Changes to pay or classification are presented to the DFRT. The Defence Force Advocate represents the interests of the ADF. The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations represents the Commonwealth. The Returned and Services League of Australia and the Armed Forces Federation of Australia also make regular submissions.
Just like the community as a whole, the ADF has committed to increase its productivity and effectiveness. In return the ADF gets regular general salary and allowance increases, through workplace arrangements approved by the Tribunal.
The ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and Star Ranks Remuneration Arrangement authorise increases in ADF salary and salary-related allowances.
References: Information about the ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and other salary and allowance information can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/ (Defweb) or http://www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac (Internet).
The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal at http://www.dfrt.gov.au.