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Defence Determination 2012/33, Salary, bonuses, allowances, relocation, housing and meals – amendment

Introduced into the House of Representatives and the Senate on 14 August 2012
Portfolio: Defence

Committee view

2.2        The committee considers that this determination is compatible with human rights.

2.3        The committee however seeks clarification from the Minister as to the claim in the statement of compatibility that the determination engages and limits article 11(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and articles 12 and 13 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Purpose of the instrument

2.4        This Determination:

• amends the bonus framework to allow for retention bonuses to be paid in return for one year of service (instead of every two and three years);
• introduces a new tied residence for a senior ADF officer;
• reduces charges for casual meals taken by ADF members in the mess; and
• corrects several minor typographical or grammatical errors in the Principal Determination.

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