Same Sex Couples

The ADF ended its prohibition on openly gay or lesbian members in 1992.

In October 2005, the Australian Defence Force amended some of its regulations to ensure parity of treatment between heterosexual de facto and married couples, same-sex couples and people in other close interdependent relationships.

The changes affected policies on:

• on and off-base accommodation;
• relocation expenses and travel benefits;
• leave entitlements personal and carers leave policies;
• education and training.

Since 2008, the ADF also gives equal access to superannuation and death benefits for same-sex partnerships.

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Learn more about:
Defence Recognition of Partners
Defence Support for Partners

Defence Gay and Lesbian Information Service DEFGLIS is an organisation of Regular, Reserve and civilian members of the Australian Defence Organisation who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender. Visit www.defglis.com.au