What does Economic Age Limit mean?
The ADF has a set of specific entry age guidelines. These have been developed in response to employer Occupational Health and Safety duty of care responsibilities. There is a risk of injury during initial Military Training and evidence indicates the level of risk increases with age. The entry age guidelines also contribute to the ADF obtaining an economic return on the cost of its training investment, which must be recouped before members reach their compulsory retirement age (CRA) of 55.
