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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 120. |
6.6.65 Purpose
6.6.66 Person
this Division does not apply to
6.6.67 Entitlement
to removal
6.6.68 Removal
of vehicles
6.6.69 Limits
on cost of removal
6.6.70 Time
limit for removal
6.6.71 Private
arrangements for removal
6.6.72 Hire
of household items
6.6.73 How to
claim (This clause is policy guidance)
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This Division describes the following benefits. |
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Removal and storage entitlements for a non-Service
spouse when their marriage with a member posted in |
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Removal and storage entitlements for a non-Service
interdependent partner when their interdependent partnership with a member
posted in |
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This Division does not apply to a non-Service spouse or non Service interdependent partner whose relationship breaks down when they are living overseas with a member, except as follows. |
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It does not apply for the overseas part of the removal. See: Chapter 14 Part 3 Division 6 clause 14.3.28, Ceasing to be a member with dependants overseas. |
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It does apply for the Australian part of the removal. |
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The CDF may grant a removal to a non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner when their relationship with a member posted in Australia breaks down. The CDF must consider all of these factors. |
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Evidence of the couple’s intention to establish sep |
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The accommodation arrangements available to the non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner. |
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Any relevant decisions, rulings or orders made by the Family Court of Australia. |
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Any factor relevant to the non-Service spouse or
non-Service interdependent partner's ability to make sep |
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The non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner is only entitled to these benefits. |
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Removal costs mentioned in this Division and Division 7 of this Part. |
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Costs of pet relocation. See: Chapter 6 Part 1 Division 4, Pet relocation. |
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Costs of delivering and collecting a vehicle from a transporter's depot. See: Division 5 clause 6.6.37, Collection and delivery of transported vehicles. |
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Compensation for loss or damage. See: Chapter 6 Part 5, Compensation for loss or damage. |
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The non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner may choose to have their and their dependants' furniture and effects removed. The request must be in writing. The removal may be to a residence at either of the following. |
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The same location. |
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One of the locations in this table. |
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Conditions |
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If the ADF member of the couple is in the Permanent Forces at the time the relationship breaks down... |
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The location of the member's and dependant's last permanent residence at the time of enlistment or appointment. |
This option is only available if the marriage or ADF recognition of the interdependent relationship took place in Australia. |
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The non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner's point of entry into Australia. |
This option is only available if both these conditions are met. a. The marriage or ADF recognition of the interdependent relationship took place outside Australia, and b. The non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner's passage to Australia was at Commonwealth expense. |
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Any other location in Australia where the spouse or interdependent partner has established or intends to establish a permanent home. |
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If the ADF member of the couple is in the Reserve Forces and on continuous full-time service Forces at the time the relationship breaks down... |
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Where they lived with the member immediately before the member started full-time service. |
This option is only available if the member was appointed or enlisted in Australia.
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Any other location in Australia. |
The amount the Commonwealth will pay is limited to the cost of a removal to the location in item 4. |
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Note: Chapter 6 Part 5 provides information on Commonwealth indemnity, insurance and claims for loss or damage of furniture and effects on removal. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 6.6.67.1 on behalf of the CDF: An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of: - National Relocations Administration Services Manager - Regional Relocations Manager - Relocation Administration Services Manager - Senior Case Manager Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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A non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner is entitled to removal of one private vehicle and one towable item to another location in Australia. |
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The entitlement under subclause 1 is limited to removal of one recreational or hobby vehicle, or one other towable item, but not both. This is because a recreational or hobby vehicle is classified as a towable item. |
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The Commonwealth will remove the recreational or hobby vehicle only if it meets one of these conditions. |
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It has normal or restricted registration for road use. |
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It is capable of being given normal or restricted registration for road use. |
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The CDF must determine whether a vehicle (and any associated trailer) to be removed under this clause as a single unit is a recreational or hobby vehicle. See: Division 5 clause 6.6.36, Removal of recreational or hobby vehicles. |
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A non-Service spouse's or non-Service interdependent partner's entitlements for collection and delivery of a vehicle are the same as for a member under clause 6.6.37. See: Division 5 clause 6.6.37, Collection and delivery of transported vehicles. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 6.6.68.4 on behalf of the CDF: An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of: - National Relocations Administration Services Manager - Regional Relocations Manager - Relocation Administration Services Manager - Senior Case Manager Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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The Commonwealth will remove a non-Service spouse's or non-Service interdependent partner's items only if one of these conditions has been met. |
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Consent orders have been made and filed with the Family Court of Australia. |
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The Family Court of Australia has issued a property settlement ruling. |
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A property order has been made under relevant State or Territory legislation. |
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The member has given their written consent. |
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A non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner
is entitled to only one removal on relationship breakdown. If the couple
reunite and sep |
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The Commonwealth will pay costs of storage only during the removal from the old location to the new location. |
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The non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner must complete their removal within 12 months of the marriage breakdown. The CDF may extend the period if satisfied it would be reasonable to do so. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 6.6.70 on behalf of the CDF: Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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A non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner may make private arrangements for a removal of their furniture and effects. They are entitled to be reimbursed their costs in the same way as a member under clause 6.6.16. See: Division 2 clause 6.6.16, Privately arranged removals – entitlement. |
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If the non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner makes urgent private arrangements, they may be reimbursed costs the CDF considers reasonable. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 6.6.71.2 on behalf of the CDF: An employee of Toll Transitions who performs the duties of: - National Relocations Administration Services Manager - Regional Relocations Manager - Relocation Administration Services Manager - Senior Case Manager |
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A non-Service spouse or non-Service interdependent partner is entitled to be reimbursed the cost of hiring replacement household items. They are entitled in the same way as a member under clause 6.6.13. See: Division 2 clause 6.6.13, Hire of replacement household items. |
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The points of contact for the non-Service spouse or non-Service partner about removal arrangements are as follows. |
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During a posting within Australia. The spouse or partner should contact the Toll Transitions on 1800 819 167. |
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During an accompanied overseas posting. The spouse or partner should contact the Overseas Administration Team. See: Contact information in Chapter 12 Part 2 clause 12.2.2. Note: The rules about the removal from the overseas posting
location to |