4.8.13 Cessation
4.8.14 Definitions
4.8.15 Emergency Forces – call-out
gratuity
4.8.16 Former Army Individual
Emergency Reserve – recovery of payment for enlistment
4.8.17 Former Army Individual
Emergency Reserve – efficiency allowance
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This Division ceases operation on 30 November 2007. |
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This table defines terms used in this Division. |
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member of the former Emergency Forces |
A member who meets both of these conditions.
a. The member was a member of the former Emergency Forces on 30 November 2002.
b. Since 1 December 2002, the member has continued to be a member of the Reserves. |
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member of the former Army Individual Emergency Reserve |
A member who meets both of these conditions.
a. The member was a member of the former Army Individual Emergency Reserve on 30 November 2002.
b. Since 1 December 2002, the member has continued to be a member of the Reserves. |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 62. |
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This clause applies to a member who meets both these conditions. |
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They were a member of the former Emergency Forces. |
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b. |
They begin continuous full-time service because they are called-out under section 50D of the Act. |
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2. |
The member is entitled to a gratuity of $110. |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 63. |
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This clause applies to a member who meets all these conditions. |
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They were a member of the former Army Individual Emergency Reserve. |
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b. |
They became a member of the Reserves after ceasing to be a member of the Permanent Forces. |
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c. |
When the member became a member of the Reserves, the member could have served in the Permanent Forces for at least five years before reaching the compulsory retiring age for rank. |
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d. |
When the member became a member of the Reserves, the member was entitled to an amount of $1,000 under either of these Determinations. |
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i. |
Chapter 2 Part 7 Division 4 of Defence Determination 2003/21, Conditions of Service, as amended. |
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Chapter 2 Part 7 Division 4 of Defence Determination 2000/1, Conditions of Service, as amended. |
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iii. |
Defence Determination 1991/22, as amended. |
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Both these conditions apply to a member who completes less than five years of service in the Reserves. Exceptions: See subclause 3. |
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The member must repay part of the $1,000 payment to the Commonwealth. |
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b. |
The member can keep a pro rata amount worked out for the period of service completed. Example: The member completes two years of service in the Reserves. The member can keep: 2/5 of $1000 = $400 The member must repay the remaining $600 to the Commonwealth. |
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Subclause 2 does not apply to a member who meets either of these conditions. |
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a. |
The member ceased to be a member of the Reserves to become a member of the Permanent Forces. |
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The CDF is satisfied that continued service in the Reserves would be detrimental to the member. This must be because of health, financial or personal circumstances of the member or the member's dependant. |
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Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 4.8.16.3.b on behalf of the CDF: Director General Reserves – Army |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 64. |
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This clause applies to a member who meets all of these conditions. |
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They were a member of the former Army Individual Emergency Reserve. |
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They meet the basic ADF physical fitness standard. |
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They maintain any trade skill they held on ceasing to be a member of the Permanent Forces. |
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They comply with any requirement to report for duty or medical examination. |
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The member is entitled to an annual efficiency allowance of $500. The allowance is payable on each anniversary of becoming a member of the Reserves. |
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No amount is payable to a member under this clause after the fifth anniversary of the member’s enlistment, unless the member’s period of enlistment is extended. |
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