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

Recently the Tribunal have made a number of important Determinations, including the Navy Capability Allowance (PDF 152KB); ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement: 2006-2009 and ADF Star Ranks' Remuneration Arrangement: 2006-2009 (PDF 730KB); Warrant Officer Class 1 - Pay Grade Amendments (PDF 329KB); Paratrooper Allowance - Amendment (PDF 75KB); Flying and Flight Duties Allowance (PDF 122KB); and Submarine Service Allowance (PDF 143KB).

There has been a number of date changes for Hearings scheduled for the remainder of the year.  Please refer to the Hearings page for full details.

Members of the Tribunal

• The Honourable Senior Deputy President R N Cartwright, President
• Mr G D John, Member
• Rear Admiral B L Adams, AO, Member

Secretariat Members

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