14.3.21 Purpose
14.3.22 Separate
removal of member and dependant
14.3.23 Moving
dependants within Australia
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The purpose of this Division is to outline cases where removals may be granted to dependants in special circumstances. Note: It is generally expected that dependants move with members. |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 59. |
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In certain situations, a member and dependant may have items removed from the posting location at different times. |
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If the total amount for these separate removals is greater than the amount for a single removal, the member must pay the extra amount to the Commonwealth. |
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The CDF may meet the total cost of all removals and storage charges for special circumstances. Example: The spouse and children need to
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 14.3.22.3 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in - Overseas Administration Team Leader - Personnel Administration Manager Specialist - Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager - Director Personnel Administration Centre |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 60. |
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In certain situations, a member on long-term posting
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The member is unaccompanied. |
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The CDF decides that one or more of these conditions applies. |
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The dependants must vacate a Service residence as a result of the member’s posting. |
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There are no family members available to provide support for dependent children, in the member’s absence from the location. |
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The location of the current home is too remote to provide social and educational facilities for dependant children. |
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The dependant has a medical condition that requires them to move to another location. |
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The safety or welfare of the dependants would be at high risk if they remained in the accommodation. |
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A change in family circumstances requires urgent action. |
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The removal is necessary to prevent an emergency. |
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The CDF may approve a removal at Commonwealth cost
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The location of the member’s next posting. |
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If it is expected that the member will complete their
service within 12 months of returning to |
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If granted a removal under this clause, the member
is entitled to the normal conditions of service for a removal within Examples: Storage, pet relocation costs, temporary accommodation allowance, loss on sale of a private vehicle. See: |
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A member may be reimbursed the cost of private removal arrangements. The CDF must approve this arrangement before the removal takes place. The limit is not more than the cost of the Commonwealth removal entitlement. |
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Persons who can make the decisions under paragraph 14.3.23.1.b and subclause 14.3.23.2 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: Overseas Administration Team Leader Personnel Administration Manager Specialist Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager Director Personnel Administration Centre |