DefCom Australia is a

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purchasing scheme for: *regular and full-time Reserve members of the

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; *certain 'Protector' organisations, such as

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and

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response personnel including the

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's emergency response

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personnel, etc.; and (fee may apply): *Defence civilian staff; *family members of the above (fee may apply); and *certain other categories of people similar to these.

History

The

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established the scheme instead of establishing an organisation similar to the

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' Base/Post exchange shops. The Defence Force Discount Buying Scheme commenced operations in April 1990. Known as the Defence Force Privilege Card scheme, it was developed by Defcom Pty. Ltd. (private enterprise) and is designed to give ADF members, their families and former members of the ADF the opportunity to buy a wide range of goods and services at discount rates. Later, the organisations and people participating as members was opened up to 'protector' organisations.

Scheme

DefCom establishes discount relationships with franchise groups and individual businesses in areas of high concentration of Defence and similar personnel. Members use an annually issued directory, or the scheme web site, to find a participating business selling the item they require. The member presents the

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at the time of purchase and claims the discount.

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may follow this.

Merchandise and services

Merchandise offered includes: * Accommodation *

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— New & Used *Credit Cards ( MasterCard and

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) *

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s *

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and Investment services *Leisure &

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s — Local Traders in each area, State and National Companies, Online marketing * Wine club

References

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External links

DefCom official site
Customer loyalty programs in Australia Military pay and benefits Marketing companies of Australia Australian Defence Force

History

Scheme

Merchandise and services

See also

References

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