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Entitlements Summary

Entitlements available for Defence Partners

Recognised partners of ADF members are entitled to a range of entitlements under the Australian Defence Force conditions of service.

DFA seeks to distribute basic information on important entitlements for Defence Partners and Families including housing, relocation, support during absence from home, support to families and employment assistance.

Click here for a basic list with PACMAN references.

Learn more about:
Moving
Absence From Home
Defence Support
Employment

For full details on all entitlements Defence Partners are advised to consult the Australian Defence Force Pay and Conditions Manual, PACMAN.

Next Step

Defence Service Centre
Information on pay and entitlements. Call 1800 000 677.

PACMAN – ADF Pay and Conditions Manual
PACMAN combines several sources of information on ADF pay and conditions policy. It is designed to improve members' and families’ access to accurate information about both their legal rights and obligations, as well as access to administrative guidance.
PACMAN is available in hard copy and on Defence’s public website.
Visit www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/

PACMAN e-learning Module for Partners and Families
PACMAN does not have a search facility and requires users to select each section individually, according to Chapter, Part and Division/Clause. For example, PACMAN 1.3.81 relates to Chapter 1, Part 3, Clause 81.
DFA recommends the 40 minute e-learning course.
Visit www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/elearning/index.html

The simplified Members Guide to PACMAN may be of assistance.
Visit www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/MG_2007_Title_Page.htm

The Decision Makers’ Handbook
Information regarding options for questioning a unfavourable decision.
Visit www.defence.gov.au/dpe/pac/DMH_06_print.pdf

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