15.6.5 Definitions
15.6.6 Reimbursement
15.6.7 …
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This table explains the definition of terms used in this Part. |
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Benchmark school |
Provides a 'benchmark' for the amount of education assistance to be reimbursed, when a child attends school at the posting location. See: Division 2 clause 15.6.10 and Annex 15.6.A |
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Compulsory tuition fees |
Means the total sum of the annual amount of these fees levied: a. Tuition and sports fees. b. Travel by a child in a specially designated school bus. c. Other fees and charges, excluding boarding fees. d. Any Government taxes levied on the fees. Note: Compulsory tuition fees do not include the cost of school uniforms. |
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A member who is entitled to reimbursement under this Part may be reimbursed in instalments. |
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Where annual entitlement amounts appear, pro-rata amounts are payable if a period of entitlement is less than a school year. This formula is applied to work out the pro-rata amount. |
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Annual amount x |
Number of weeks the child attended school |
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Number of weeks in the school year |
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If a member is refunded any amounts from providers outlined in this Part, the entitlement must be reduced accordingly. Example: Levies were refunded by the school for a cancelled sporting event. The member is not entitled to keep the refunded amount and must repay it to the Commonwealth. |
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Cases may arise where members are eligible for
education assistance both under this Part and under Chapter 8 Part
4 for performing duty within |
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