List of recommendations

Recommendation 1

2.98The committee recommends that the Australian Government consider whether the current settings of Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits pensions are fair and equitable for all members.

Recommendation 2

3.35The committee recommends the Australian Government consider reviewing indexation methodology for all defined benefit military pension schemes, with a view to achieving consistency and equity.

Recommendation 3

4.123The committee recommends that the Australian Government consider whether current definitions are adequate, particularly those of 'spouse' and 'mutually dependent', to accommodate couples living apart due to experience of PTSD, other service-related mental illnesses, and domestic and family violence.

Recommendation 4

4.127The committee recommends that the Australian Government consider allowing Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme members to roll over their Employee Benefit to another superannuation fund of their choice.