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Timestamp: 2017-10-16 22:03:05
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Defence Determination on conditions of service : Part	2	: Department of Defence
Defence Determination on conditions of service
Part 2: Defence Determination on conditions of service
Warning: This Division does not apply to the DFRT determinations in Chapters 3 and 4. Those determinations have their own rules about definitions, date of effect, and which members they apply to.
See: Section 1.2.10, DFRT determinations take precedence over Defence Determination 2016/19.
Note: In the total workforce model, members of the Reserves on Reserve service are described as members in Service category 3, 4 or 5. Members on Service option C are not members of the Reserves on Reserve service.
Example 1: A member of the Reserves on Reserve service is not eligible for housing assistance under Chapter 7. There is no express intention in that Chapter to apply housing assistance to members other than those on continuous full-time service.
The following classes of members are on continuous full-time service, for the purposes of this Determination.
Members in Service category 3, 4 or 5 and also on Service option C are members of the Reserves on continuous full-time service.
Note: In the total workforce model, members of the Reserves on Reserve service are described as members in Service category 3, 4 or 5 who are not on Service option C.
Note: In the total workforce model, a member on Reserve service may be described as a member in Service category 2, 3, 4 or 5. A member on Service option C is not a member on Reserve service.
1.2.6 References to other legislation
Reference may be made in Chapters 1 to 17 to other rules, including the following.
A regulation made under an Act.
A determination made under any of these provisions.
Section 58B of the Defence Act 1903.
Section 58H of the Defence Act 1903.
Subsection 24 (1) of the Public Service Act 1999.
Any such reference is to the Act, regulation or determination as in force from time to time. This is unless it is made clear otherwise.
Note: A list of Legislative frameworks that apply can be found on the Legislative frameworks page.
1.2.7 Determinations – what they are and which ones apply
Defence Determinations are delegated legislation made under the Defence Act 1903.
Chapters 1 to 17 set out determinations that are relevant to ADF conditions of service. This table describes those determinations.
Detreminations
Determinations on...
are made by the...
ADF salary and salary-related allowances Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal (DFRT) section 58H of the Defence Act 1903.
ADF conditions of service (within Australia and overseas) delegate of the Minister for Defence section 58B of the Defence Act 1903.
APS overseas conditions of service delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Defence section H6 of the Defence Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020.
Note: Determinations have the force of law. They must be complied with.
The allowance compatibility matrix ( PDF | Excel ) shows how all ADF allowances relate to each other. It shows if the allowances are compatible or incompatible. The matrix takes into consideration the following criteria.
Allowances made under Defence Determinations.
Allowances made under DFRT Determinations.
A member's categorisation.
A member's contributions.
Note: This matrix has been based on legislated policy rules and the Services' operational rules.
The leave accrual compatibility matrix shows how different types of additional recreation leave accrues. The matrix takes into consideration the following criteria.
1.2.8 DFRT determinations on salary and allowances
Several principal DFRT determinations deal with ADF pay and allowances in the nature of pay. They are published in Chapter 3 Part 1 and Chapter 4 Parts 2 and 3, as follows.
In Chapter 3 Part 1, Entitlement and calculation of salaries: DFRT Determination No. 2 of 2017, Salaries, as amended to date.
In Chapter 4 Part 2, ADF allowances: DFRT Determination No. 11 of 2013, ADF allowances, as amended to date.
In Chapter 4 Part 3, Qualification and occupation-based allowances: several DFRT determinations dealing with various allowances, as amended to date.
1.2.9 Defence Determination 2016/19, Conditions of service
Defence Determination 2016/19, Conditions of service, is the main Determination referred to in Chapters 1 to 17. This is unless another authority for conditions is expressly referred to.
1.2.10 DFRT determinations take precedence over Defence Determination 2016/19
The DFRT determinations published in Chapters 3 and 4 are clearly labelled. They are legally separate from Defence Determination 2016/19, as published in the remainder of Chapters 1 to 17. If Defence Determination 2016/19 is inconsistent with them, the DFRT determinations take precedence over it.
WARNING: Each DFRT determination in Chapters 3 and 4 is legally self-contained. It has its own definitions, date of effect and rules about which members it applies to. It must be read on its own. The definitions in Chapter 1 Part 3 may not apply. These definitions only apply to Defence Determination 2016/19 and related guidance, as published in the remainder of Chapters 1 to 17.
Section notes for the individual DFRT determinations can be found at the end of the text of each DFRT determination.
1.2.11 Overseas conditions of service
All provisions for overseas service are set out in Chapters 12 to 17.
The APS overseas conditions of service are generally the same as the ADF overseas conditions of service.
The ADF provisions may be different from the APS provisions in some areas. This is because some working and living conditions are different.
See: Chapter 12, Overseas conditions of service – overview
The Defence Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 is the usual legal authority for APS overseas conditions in the Department of Defence. Section H6 of the Defence Enterprise Agreement 2017-2020 authorises the Secretary to determine additional conditions for overseas service. Under this power, the delegate of the Secretary has determined that APS overseas conditions will be substantially the same as set out in the Overseas Conditions of Service Volume, with some modifications. These modifications are clearly labelled in the Overseas Conditions of Service Volume.
In rare cases, APS overseas conditions may be authorised by a determination made under subsection 24 (1) of the Public Service Act 1999.
1.2.12 Administrative processes and forms
Where possible, copies of forms have been made available on the internet site. However, some forms may only be available on the DEFWEB through Webforms.
Accessing the forms through Webforms will ensure that the latest version of the form is used.
If a form cannot be accessed, users are to contact the Defence Service Centre on 1800 333 362 or through dsc@defence.gov.au.
Some forms have electronic signatures available. If an electronic signature is not possible, a signed printed copy of the form is to be used.
Forms are to be sent to the address provided on the form for processing.