Cadets are covered by the SRC Act by virtue of a declaration made under S5(6) of the SRC Act 1988 which declares the following persons and activities:

Members of the Air Training Corps established under Section 8 of the Air Force Act 1923

Acts performed in connection with the activities of the Corps

Members of the Australian Cadet Corps established under Section 62 of the Defence Act 1903

Acts performed in connection with the activities of the Corps

Members of the Naval Reserve Cadets established under Section 38 of the Naval Defence Act 1910

Acts performed in connection with the activities of the Cadets