Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal

The Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal was established in 1984 to enable the pay and allowances of members of the Australian Defence Force to be determined having regard to the special nature of Defence Force service. The Tribunal, which is supported by a secretariat staffed by departmental employees, has two functions:

• To inquire into and determine the salaries and relevant allowances to be paid to members of the Australian Defence Force; and
• To inquire into and make determinations on prescribed matters that have been referred to the Tribunal.

The Tribunal's work is predominantly determined by the matters brought before it by the parties, in particular by the ADF. To deal with these matters the Tribunal sits as and when required.

Messages from the Members

On 1 July 2010, Senator the Hon Joe Ludwig, Cabinet Secretary, appointed The Hon Patricia Leary as President of the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal from 1 July 2010 for a period of twelve months. 

Members of the Tribunal

• The Honourable Patricia Leary, President
• Rear Admiral B L Adams, AO, Member

Secretariat Members

• Mr Chris J Wallace, Secretary
• Mr Jason Window, Adviser
• Mrs Peta Withers, Office Manager