14.3.24 Purpose
14.3.25 Member
marries or has interdependent partnership recognised at posting location
14.3.26 Member
marries or has independent partnership recognised away from posting location
14.3.27 Removal
on next posting
14.3.28 Ceasing
to be a member with dependants overseas
|
|
This Division describes the removal entitlements for a member whose domestic or marital status changes, while serving overseas on long-term posting. |
|
|
When a member marries or has an interdependent partnership recognised at the posting location, there is no removal entitlement to have the spouse’s or interdependent partner's possessions moved to the member’s permanent accommodation overseas. |
|
|
TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 61. |
|
|
1. |
If a member marries elsewhere than the posting location, the CDF may grant a removal of personal effects to the posting location. These conditions apply. |
|
|
|
a. |
The member must have at least 12 months’ service remaining at the posting location. This time is effective from the approved date the member's spouse travels to accompany the member at the overseas location. |
|
|
b. |
Only the spouse’s personal possessions and wedding presents are removed from the place of marriage, to the member’s permanent accommodation at the posting location. Note: The spouse’s furniture cannot be removed or placed in storage at Commonwealth cost. |
|
2. |
If a member has an interdependent partnership recognised by the ADF elsewhere than the posting location, the CDF may grant a removal of personal effects to the posting location. These conditions apply. |
|
|
|
a. |
The member must have at least 12 months’ service remaining at the posting location. This time is effective from the approved date the member's interdependent partner travels to accompany the member at the overseas location. |
|
|
b. |
Only the interdependent partner's personal possessions are removed from the place where the couple's common household was established, to the member’s permanent accommodation at the posting location. Note: The interdependent partner's furniture cannot be removed or placed in storage at Commonwealth cost. |
|
3. |
If the new spouse or interdependent partner has a child, the member is entitled to the removal of the child’s personal effects. These conditions must be met. |
|
|
|
a. |
The child is eligible as a member’s dependant for removal purposes. |
|
|
b. |
The child normally lives with the spouse or interdependent partner. |
|
|
c. |
The child is to live with the member at the overseas posting location. |
|
4. |
The Commonwealth is not responsible for costs associated with the full removal, storage or indemnity of the new dependants' goods. |
|
|
Persons who
can make the decision under subclauses 14.3.26.1 and 14.3.26.2 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 |
|
1. |
Division 1 clause 14.3.11 applies to the member's and any dependants' removal on the next posting after the member's marriage or ADF recognition of interdependent partnership, whichever is applicable. |
|
2. |
On the member's and dependants' arrival in Australia after the long-term posting, the normal provisions for removal within Australia apply. See: Chapter 6 Part 6, Removals and storage |
|
|
TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 62. |
|
|
|
A member on long-term posting overseas may cease to be a member with dependants. This means they no longer have a requirement to maintain a home for dependants at the overseas posting location. The member is entitled to one of these removals for their dependants. |
|
|
|
a. |
Removal of items to the intended location of residence in Australia. |
|
|
b. |
Temporary removal of items to storage in Australia, until completion of the overseas posting. In addition, a subsequent removal from storage to the intended location of residence in Australia. |
|
|
c. |
Removal of items to any other location. This is provided the cost is no more than the cost if all items been removed at the same time. |