Division 3: Housing allowances (This Division is policy guidance)

4.10.6   Overview

1.

Housing allowances assist a member with finding and paying for accommodation, no matter where they are posted.

2.

Housing assistance is subsidised. The member pays a contribution towards the cost. Rates of contribution are set so the member pays the same for a given level of accommodation wherever they are posted.

3.

The Department of Defence sets housing policy. The Defence Housing Australia administers housing assistance. The Authority can be contacted on 1800 249 711.

4.

For full details of housing allowances, see Chapter 7 Parts 1 to 6.

 

PACMAN                                                              Reprint (August 2008)                              Chapter 4 – Part 10 Division 3 – 1