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This Determination amends the Defence Determination 2016/16 rules that govern the ADF gap year educational bonus and recruit instructor entitlements. It changes the definition of “ADF gap year”, tightens who is eligible for the educational bonus, and adjusts how certain allowances are paid while on recreation or long service leave. It affects recruit instructors and gap‑year participants and requires Defence payroll and personnel processes to reflect the new rules.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Defence Determination 2016/16, Recruit instructors and ADF gap year – educational bonus – amendment.
| I, TYSON PAUL SARA, Director General People Policy and Employment Conditions, make this Determination under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903.Dated 15 April 2016T P SARADirector GeneralPeople Policy and Employment ConditionsDefence People Group |
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| I, TYSON PAUL SARA, Director General People Policy and Employment Conditions, make this Determination under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903.Dated 15 April 2016T P SARADirector GeneralPeople Policy and Employment ConditionsDefence People Group |
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