6.6.3 Purpose
6.6.4 Members
entitled to removal
6.6.5 Members
not entitled to removal
6.6.6 When
a member's adult dependant is also a member
6.6.7 Other
entitlements associated with removals
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This Division gives an overview of eligibility for
assistance with removal and storage in |
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If a member is in any of the circumstances in the following table their eligibility for a removal can be found in the corresponding Division. |
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For a member who... |
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is posted within |
Division 4, Postings or deployments. |
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is required to vacate Service accommodation or accommodation for which rent allowance is payable. This must be for reasons beyond their control. |
Division 4, Postings or deployments. |
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meets the criteria in clause 6.6.25 or 6.6.39 for a removal in anticipation of a posting or ceasing continuous full-time service. |
Division 4, Postings or deployments, clause 6.6.25 Division 6, Removal on ceasing continuous full-time service, clause 6.6.39. |
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purchases a suitable own home in their posting location. |
Division 4, clause 6.6.24.1, table item 2 |
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is deployed |
Division 4, Postings or deployments. |
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ceases to be a member. Exceptions:
See p |
Division 6, Removal on ceasing continuous full-time service. |
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becomes a member with dependants in any of the following circumstances. a. On marriage. b. On ADF recognition of an interdependent partnership. c. On gaining a dependant for the purposes of Chapter 1 Part 3 Division 2. |
Division 8, When a member becomes a member with dependants. |
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ceases to be a member with dependants. |
Division 9, When a member ceases to be a member with dependants. |
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dies and the member's dependants are entitled to a removal at Commonwealth expense. |
Division 11, Removal on death of a member. |
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The CDF may approve a removal if satisfied that any of the following exceptional circumstances apply to the member or their dependants. |
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The safety or welfare of the member or dependants would be at high risk if they stayed in their accommodation. Example: The member or dependant needs to be removed to a place of safety. |
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A change in family circumstances requires urgent action. Example: A dependant has died violently at the accommodation. |
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The removal is necessary to prevent an emergency from happening. Example: The member may be in imminent danger because they are a witness to a serious criminal offence. |
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The member has specific housing needs during rehabilitation or as a result of an acquired disability. Example: The member has an acquired disability and needs to be located near rehabilitation facilities. |
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A member of the Reserves is eligible for removal at Commonwealth expense on either or both of these occasions. |
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When they are to begin continuous full-time service on a posting of more than six months. |
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When they complete that continuous full-time service. |
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To apply for a removal the member needs to complete the approved service provider's application for relocation form found in Annex 6.6.A. See: Annex 6.6.A, Application for Relocation form |
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Persons
who can make the decision under p Director General Navy People Director Navy Personnel Policy Director Navy Employment Conditions Director General Personnel Air Force Director Personnel Capability Management Air Force Deputy Director Personnel Concepts and Policy Air Force Director General Personnel Army Director Personnel Policy Army |
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A member is not entitled to a removal at Commonwealth expense in any of these circumstances. |
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When their posting results from a voluntary exchange of posting with another member outside the normal cycle of posting. |
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When they are discharged for disciplinary reasons. |
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When they are posted to the same location or an adjacent location and the residence is in the location of the new posting. However, they may be entitled to a removal if Service reasons require them to relocate. |
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If a members spouse or interdependent partner is also a member and both are posted to the same or adjacent locations, these are their removal entitlements. |
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The family unit has only one entitlement on each occasion of a posting. |
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When they are posted to adjacent locations, they may choose the location where they will establish the family home. All entitlements apply to that location. |
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If the member and spouse or interdependent partner
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The member who is to live in the family home is entitled to a removal as a member with dependants. |
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The other member in the couple is eligible for a removal at Commonwealth expense subject to the following conditions. |
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The member is categorised as a member with dependants (unaccompanied) under clause 8.3A.6. Exception: A member given short-term categorisation under subclause 8.3A.6.3 is only eligible for a housing and removal benefit for themself. They are not eligible for their dependants. See: Chapter 8 Part 3A Division 1 subclause 8.3A.6.3, Member who may be classified as a member with dependants (unaccompanied) |
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The assistance is limited to the cost of removing only the furniture and effects from the losing location that are necessary to furnish the member's accommodation at the gaining location. |
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Note 1: Subp Note 2: Clause 7.6.23 provides that a member with dependants unaccompanied can get assistance to hire items similar to those that the member's dependants need to keep at the losing location. |
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A member and their dependants may be eligible for one or more of the entitlements shown in this table when they are removed. |
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Entitlement |
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A Service residence, living in or rent allowance |
Chapter 7 Part 1 Division 3 clause 7.1.16 |
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Temporary accommodation allowance |
Chapter 7 Part 4 Division 1 clause 7.4.5 |
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Disturbance allowance |
Chapter 6 Part 1 Division 2 |
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Travel, baggage and accommodation entitlements |
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Sale (instead of removal) of vehicles, towable items, furniture or effects |
Chapter 6 Part 3 |
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Commonwealth indemnity, insurance and claims for loss or damage of furniture and effects on removal |
Chapter 6 Part 5 |
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Reimbursement of expenses for pet relocation |
Chapter 6 Part 1 Division 4 |
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For entitlements for a non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner on relationship breakdown, see Division 10 of this Part. |