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To qualify for benefits under this Part, an eligible person must be a dependant of an ADF member. See: Chapter 12 Part 3 clause 12.3.5, Definition of dependant |
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For this Part, the definition of dependant in clause 12.3.5 is taken to include the following. |
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A dependent who is less than 21 years old. They need not live with the member for a minimum time at the posting location to be regarded as a dependent. |
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Any dependant recognised under clause 1.3.82 as a dependant with special needs. See: Chapter 1 Part 3 Division 2 clause 1.3.82, Dependants with special needs |
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An eligible person must be certified as fit to live at the posting location. See: Chapter 14 Part 2 Division 1, Pre-departure certificates of fitness |
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An APS employee on long-term posting and a dependant of the employee are also eligible persons under this Part. The dependant must live with the employee on the long-term posting. |
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The period of eligibility for costs outlined in this Part is as follows. |
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The return travel of the eligible person to the posting location. |
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The period during which the eligible person lives with the member overseas and the member is entitled to overseas living allowance. See: Chapter 15 Part 2, Overseas living allowance |
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Any other special circumstances approved by the CDF. Example: Reunion visits. |
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If a member is not entitled to overseas living allowance for a period, they are not eligible for costs outlined in this Part for that period. Example: This clause would not apply to an eligible person who takes a six-week holiday after the end of the member's posting, if overseas living allowance were not payable. |
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Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 15.5.5.1.c 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 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 |