Workforce and administrative action FAQ

Administrative action is initiated when an individual’s conduct, performance, actions or behaviour do not appear to meet the professional standards expected of members of the ADF.

Following the release of the Afghanistan Inquiry report, Army initiated administrative action for termination of service against 17 individuals where alleged failure to meet ADF expectations and values was identified.

The decision-maker determined each notice on a case-by-case basis, and all members were afforded due process. Army has informed each member of the outcome of their case. No notices to show cause for termination of service were withdrawn. The decisions made in relation to the administrative action are independent of any consideration of criminal liability.

No members were involuntarily separated through this administrative action. 

Some members continued in service after the completion of the administrative process. Others left the ADF for reasons unrelated to the administrative action. These included members who had reached compulsory retirement age, and others who separated because they were medically unfit for further service. For these members, adverse administrative action was suspended while alternate personnel management processes were followed, as appropriate to individual situations.

 

Administrative action taken against individuals

Workforce