Looking for the current ADF WRA Post-Offer Survey? Find it here
The Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA) is the framework through which annual salary and salary-related allowance adjustments are provided for ADF members, and forms part of the total remuneration package for ADF members.
The WRA also impacts on some payments to veterans by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, such as those received under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-Related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) that are linked to ADF salaries and allowances.
The current WRA (2023-2026) is due to expire in late 2026.
The 2026-29 WRA
Defence will start development of a new WRA in early 2026, with a view to having it in place by the time the current WRA expires. The Defence Force Welfare Association will monitor the development of what the Commonwealth and ADF may offer, and represent the interests of members of the ADF (and their families) at the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal.
The Defence Force Welfare Association has been an authorised intervener at previous considerations of WRAs by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal. We will again be seeking approval to be an intervener for this coming WRA. Importantly, we will be able to speak on behalf of serving ADF member and their families – as an independent voice.
You can read more about how the current WRA (2023-26) was developed and the involvement of the Association (including our submission) here.
The DFWA invites members of the ADF and their families to make your views known to the Association – your views will be fundamental to us developing a robust position on your behalf to the Tribunal, Drop us a line at wra@dfwa.org.au
WRA Surveys
DFWA is conducting a series of surveys to better understand ADF members’ current work and financial experiences, and general sentiment, to support its WRA 2026-29 submission.
The Post-Offer Survey is now live.