Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 3) 2026

The Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination (No. 3) 2026 establishes comprehensive provisions for individual benefits payable to Australian Defence Force members. Key provisions address: allowances payable under section 6; additional recreation leave entitlements under section 7; payment terms for recreation leave under section 8; payout mechanisms for recreation leave under section 9; payout mechanisms for long service leave under section 10; cessation of benefits conditions under section 11; and repeals the prior determination under section 12.

ADF members and Defence Department administrators should note that the new determination takes effect 9 April 2026 and supersedes any prior individual benefits determination. Personnel reviewing their employment conditions should familiarise themselves with updated leave entitlement calculations, allowance structures, and payout procedures. The instrument is binding on all Australian Defence Force members and Defence administrative processes.