Member's Guide to ADF Pay and Conditions in
7.2
House-hunting trips
When a member moves to a new
place on a posting, they often have to live in a motel or serviced apartment
for a short time, until they find somewhere to live.
A house-hunting trip
helps you to find a new home before you leave the old one. This reduces the
time you have to spend in a motel or serviced apartment at your new location. A
door-to-door removal is easier for you and cheaper for Defence.
House-hunting trips are not a
right. Your trip can only be approved if it appears likely that you will get a
home as a result of the trip.
These trips are available to
members with dependants who are entitled to a full removal, and to other
members who will be entitled to rent allowance in the new location (see 7.7).
You can go alone, or with an
adult dependant, or your dependant may go without you.
You cannot have a
house-hunting trip to help with a discharge removal.
If a trip is approved, you
can have up to three days and nights in the new location. You can be reimbursed
for meals and accommodation.
If you use commercial
accommodation this will be at travelling allowance rates (see 9.9).
You may also get vehicle costs or other travel costs. Telephone costs can also
be paid if you are a member with dependants and travelling alone. There is a
limit to how much you can spend on a trip.
If you are returning from
overseas, you may be allowed to hire a car for up to three days, in some
circumstances. You cannot have any other house-hunting trip payments.
Application to Reservists: No, except for Reservists on continuous
full-time service.
Reference: ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, Chapter 7 Part 1
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