How can an AVM possibly say that next years pay rise will be a lot better?
Each year a totally separate AFPRB sits to decide the pay increae. There is often an upper cap set by the Treasury/Government policy of the day, based on economic conditions/inflation rate, etc. Who can predict in advance what the situation will be in a years time?
Perhaps the AVM is anticipating a significant increase in the 'X' factor, as I believe this is to be re-evaluated in 08.
Unless of course the AVM is trying to promise the troops 'jam tomorrow'. I'm sure that is not the case.....