15.7.1 Purpose
15.7.2 Member
this Part applies to
15.7.3 Entitlements
15.7.4 CDF
discretion for additional membership costs
15.7.5 List
of approved clubs
15.7.6 Changes
to the list of approved clubs
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The purpose of this Part is to help members on long-term postings pursue sporting, recreational and fitness activities. This is only at posting locations that have an approved club. See: Clause 15.7.5, List of approved clubs. Note: A club is only approved for a posting location when other suitable facilities are not available at sessional rates. If suitable sport and recreational facilities are available at the posting location, the member is compensated for the costs (above the Australian average) through overseas living allowance. |
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This Part applies to a member and their dependants at a posting location that has an approved club. See: Clause 15.7.5, List of approved clubs |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 134. |
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If the posting location has an approved club, the member is entitled to be reimbursed the cost of membership of that club or a similar club at their posting location. |
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The member must not be reimbursed more than the cost of joining the approved club. |
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The cost of club membership incurred by the member includes any cost incurred by, or on behalf of, a dependant of the member. |
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The CDF may decide to pay additional club membership costs considered reasonable in the circumstances. The CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The general living and working conditions at the posting location. |
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The recreational or social facilities available at the posting location, the arrangements for access to them and their cost. |
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The needs of members and dependants at the posting location for access to such facilities. |
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The nature of the member’s duties at the posting location, including any representational duties. |
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The cost of club membership at the posting location, including family membership. |
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The nature of the facilities at the approved club and at the club that the member joins. |
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Any other factor relevant to club membership at the location. |
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A member may incur the cost of club membership for a dependant for the period of a reunion visit to the posting location. In this situation, the CDF may decide to reimburse an amount considered reasonable in the circumstances. See: Part 3 Division
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At the member's request, Defence may pay the amount direct to the club, instead of reimbursing the member. Note: The member must have paid any excess club membership costs to the Commonwealth. |
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Persons who can make the decisions under subclauses 15.7.4.1 and subclause 15.7.4.2 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 Director Overseas Business Management Director Attaché and Overseas Management |
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This table sets out the approved clubs for the posting locations where this Part applies. |
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Cambodia |
International Youth Club, Phnom Penh |
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Fitness Cook Islands, |
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Fiji Club, Suva |
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India |
Hyatt Hotel Health Club, New Delhi |
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Indonesia |
Hilton Executive Club, Jakarta |
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Israel |
Moadon Club, Tel Aviv |
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Kiribati |
Betio Fishing Club, T |
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Korea |
Seoul Club |
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Al Corniche Fitness Club |
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Kelab Darul Ehsan Note: Basic membership only. The cost of golf membership must not be reimbursed to the member. |
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Malaysia – elsewhere |
Penang Sports Club |
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Marshall Islands |
Outrigger Marshall Islands Resort Cowry Club |
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Pakistan |
Islamabad Club |
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Papua New Guinea |
Port Moresby Golf Club |
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Philippines |
Shangri-La Fitness Club, Manila |
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Samoa |
Health Attack Fitness Centre |
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Dirab Golf and Recreation Club |
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Thailand |
British Club, Bangkok |
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Tonga |
Tonga Golf Club |
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Sporium, |
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United Arab Emirates |
Hiltonia Health Club and Spa |
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Vanuatu |
Port |
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Vietnam |
New World Sports Club, Ho Chi Minh City |
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A club may only be approved for a posting location if the CDF is satisfied on all these criteria. |
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The location does not have acceptable sporting and recreational facilities on a sessional basis or as public facilities. |
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Members and their families suffer serious difficulty in gaining access to public or sessional sporting and recreational facilities because of these issues. |
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Cultural limitations. |
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Climatic conditions. |
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Overcrowding. |
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Traffic congestion. |
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Hygiene. |
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Pollution. |
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It is common practice for members and dependants to make use of sporting or recreational clubs, because public or sessional sporting or recreational facilities are not available. |
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The proposed club offers a reasonable selection of suitable facilities at reasonable cost. |
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The club is not being proposed for purely social or representational purposes. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 15.7.6 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: Director Service Conditions and Housing Policy |