Division 1: Eligible persons

15.5.4    Eligible person

1.

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

2.

For this Part, the definition of dependant in clause 12.3.5 is taken to include the following.

 

a.

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.

 

b.

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

3.

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

4.

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.

15.5.5    Period of eligibility

1.

The period of eligibility for costs outlined in this Part is as follows.

 

a.

The return travel of the eligible person to the posting location.

 

b.

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

 

c.

Any other special circumstances approved by the CDF.

Example: Reunion visits.

2.

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.

 

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 Southern Victoria who is:

-      Overseas Administration Team Leader

-      Personnel Administration Manager Specialist

-      Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager

-      Director Personnel Administration Centre

 

 

PACMAN                                                     AL12 (October 2011)                             Chapter 15 – Part 5 Division 1 – 1