15.4.1 Purpose
15.4.2 Member this Part applies
to
15.4.3 Member this Part does
not apply to
15.4.4 Contents
15.4.5 Dispute resolution (This
clause is policy guidance)
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This Part sets out housing and utilities entitlements for a member on a long-term overseas posting. |
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This Part applies to a member who is entitled to receive overseas living allowance and who lives out. |
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This Part does not apply to a member while they meet both these conditions. |
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The member is able to live in their own or their dependant’s home at the posting location. |
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The CDF is satisfied that the home is of a suitable standard for the member's rank and duties at the location. |
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The member is not eligible for Commonwealth assistance for rent or utilities. They are not required to make contributions under this Part. |
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This exclusion does not apply to a member who lives in. The member may still be eligible for assistance under Division 4 clause 15.4.19. |
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See also: |
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Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 15.4.3.1.b on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: A person not below WO2/APS 5 who is authorised to manage Defence personnel administration at the overseas post Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post Head of Post A person authorised to manage Defence personnel administration at the specified overseas post who locally engage staff (LES) who is: - Secretary (Defence) Berlin - Defence Administrative Assistant Baghdad - Defence Office Manager Islamabad - Research and Finance Officer Paris - Personnel Assistant to Defence Attaché Ankara - Defence Office Manager Ottawa - Defence Administration Assistant – New Delhi - Manager Defence Administration – London |
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This Part includes these Divisions and Annexes: |
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Housing (clauses 15.4.6 to 15.4.11) |
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Utilities (clauses 15.4.12 to 15.4.15) |
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Rent groups (clauses 15.4.16 and 15.4.16A) |
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Rent and
utilities contribution (clauses 15.4.17 to 15.4.21) |
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Reductions to
rent and utilities contributions (clauses 15.4.22 to
15.4.25) |
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Household
help (clauses 15.4.26 to 15.4.29) |
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Rent group overseas – ADF only |
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Rent group overseas – APS only |
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Rent and utilities contribution |
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Standards of residential overseas accommodation groups (This annex is policy guidance) |
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Remission of rent and utilities contribution – maintenance of household in Australia (This annex is policy guidance) |
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Remission of rent and utilities contribution for substandard accommodation overseas – submission of applications (This annex is policy guidance) |
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Any disputes about matters arising under this Part may be referred to the Head of Post for consideration and resolution if possible. |
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The Head of Post may refer the matter to the Overseas Administration Team, Melbourne. See: Chapter 12 Part 2, Advice and administration for overseas conditions of service |
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This dispute resolution framework is informal only, and does not prevent a member using the redress mechanism available under Part XV of the Defence Force Regulations 1952.
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