The broader Defence community will benefit from improvements to the Defence Force Leave Plan (DFLP) and the Defence Force Accommodation Program (DFAP), which have been upgraded to include a broader range of properties.

"The new DFLP and DFAP programs are now available to all ADF members including Reservists, Defence civilians and contractors, Veterans' Affairs white and gold card holders and retired ADF superannuants, who can now benefit from savings offered under the schemes," said Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence, Bruce Scott.

Under the programs, discount accommodation is available at all Bass Hotels and Resorts and Flag Choice Hotels properties within Australia and overseas.

Cards and fees have been abolished and members now only need show suitable proof of identity for discounted rates.

The Defence Force Leave Plan (DFLP) has been available since 1973 and was operated by the Southern Pacific Hotels Corporation Group up until being acquired by Bass Hotels and Resorts.

The Defence Force Accommodation Program (DFAP) has operated since 1997 and also been extended by Flag to also cover all Defence personnel.