7.1.5 Purpose
7.1.6 Eligibility
for housing assistance
7.1.7 Allowance
not payable
7.1.8 Discretion
in special circumstances
7.1.9 Amount
of allowance for member serving a period of detention
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The purpose of this Division is to outline these issues. |
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The types of assistance a member can get to pay their housing and meal costs. |
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Who is eligible for housing assistance. |
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The kinds of accommodation a member may choose. |
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Housing assistance may be given to a member who needs suitable accommodation and does not have a suitable own home in their posting location. The choice and type of suitable accommodation will depend on the member's category. See: |
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Except as authorised under clause 5.8.6 or 5.8.14 or subclause 7.6.31.3, a member is not entitled to an allowance or reimbursement under this Chapter for any period when the member is not entitled to salary. Note: Clauses 5.8.6 and 5.8.14 deal with
allowances payable during leave without pay and part-time leave without pay,
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The CDF may approve payment of an amount to a member who is not otherwise entitled to an allowance or reimbursement under this Chapter for reasons beyond the member’s control. Approval may only be given if the CDF is satisfied that it is reasonable in the special circumstances and consistent with the purposes of this Chapter. |
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However, the amount must not be more than that payable in the circumstances to a member who is entitled to an allowance or reimbursement under this Chapter. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 7.1.8 on behalf of the CDF: Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Contract Manager Services Agreement Director Relocations and Housing |
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This clause applies to a member who is serving a period of detention under Service law. |
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The member is entitled to any allowance that would otherwise have been payable to the member under this Chapter, if the allowance was payable to the member immediately before the member began to serve a period of detention. Note: Regulation 68 of the Defence Force Regulations 1952 provides that a member undergoing detention under service law forfeits all allowances, other than those specifically provided for under this Determination. |