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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.A, item 126, 127 & 128. |
7.4.14 Start
date of period of entitlement
7.4.15 Length
of period of entitlement
7.4.16 Member
buying a home
7.4.17 Member
temporarily out of a residence
7.4.18 Extension
of period of entitlement
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A member’s period of entitlement to temporary accommodation allowance begins on the day Division 1 clause 7.4.5 applies to them. |
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A member’s entitlement at a posting location begins on the first day of the posting period at the location. This is unless subclause 3 applies. |
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3. |
This subclause applies if a member and dependants
travel to the gaining location sep |
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A period at the losing location that lets the dependants start the journey to the posting location and arrive on the same day as the member. |
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A period at the gaining location that lets the member complete the journey and reunite with the dependants. Example 1: The
member has to leave the losing location sep Example 2: The member has to leave the losing
location sep |
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This table shows the maximum period of entitlement to temporary accommodation allowance. |
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If the member is… |
then the allowance can be paid for up to… |
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leaving a location to go to another location (with any dependants) |
three nights at the losing location. |
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2. |
arriving at the gaining location (with any dependants) |
six weeks at the gaining location. |
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being removed within the same posting location (with any dependants) |
three nights. |
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a. in transit from a long-term posting overseas to a new posting location in Australia , and b. on temporary duty at a location in Australia |
the period of temporary duty. |
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going overseas on long-term duty or deployment |
two weeks. The period can be spent at either: a. the losing location, or b. a combination of the losing location and the place of embarkation. |
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made a reasonable offer of a Service residence at the posting location, which they reject |
the day that the CDF is satisfied that they could have completed their removal to the Service residence, if they had accepted the offer. |
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vacating a Service residence |
two nights. |
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a. granted a removal on a posting of more than six months, and b. rejected or did not apply for suitable accommodation that was available at the new posting location. |
the first day they could have occupied suitable accommodation if they had applied for it. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 7.4.15, table item 6, 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 A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in Southern Victoria who is: - Overseas Administration Team Leader - Personnel Administration Manager Specialist - Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager - Director Personnel Administration Centre Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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Example 1: A member is removed to a new posting location. The member lived in a non-Service residence at their losing location. The member could be granted three nights' temporary accommodation allowance at the losing location. This could be made up of one night's allowance for the night of a pre-pack, another for the night of uplift, and another for the final cleaning and handing over of the residence. Example 2: A member is removed to a new posting location. The member lived in a Service residence at their losing location. Only a pre-vacation inspection before uplift was required. The member could be granted two nights' temporary accommodation allowance at the losing location. This could be made up of one night's allowance for the night of pre-pack, and another for the night of uplift. Example 3: A member is removed from one Service residence to another within their posting location. Only a pre-vacation inspection before uplift was required. The member is granted two nights' temporary accommodation allowance. This could be made up of one night's allowance for the night of pre-pack, and another for the night of uplift. Note: Removals in the same location would normally be door-to-door, so only one night's temporary accommodation allowance should be necessary. |
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Exception: A suitable Service residence or other long-term accommodation might not be available. In this case, temporary accommodation allowance continues only while the member is taking all reasonable steps to find suitable accommodation. |
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This clause applies to an eligible member who is posted to a new location where they seek to buy a home. The member is entitled to temporary accommodation allowance for up to six weeks. |
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The six-week period includes time the member spends as follows. |
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Waiting to be given a Service residence. |
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Searching for a home that they will get rent allowance for. |
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Example: A member has been getting temporary accommodation allowance for two weeks while searching for a home to rent. They decide to buy a home. They may be paid temporary accommodation allowance for up to four more weeks. |
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The CDF may extend temporary accommodation allowance beyond six weeks if all these conditions are met. |
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The member arranged to occupy their home within the six-week period. |
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They could not occupy the home for reasons beyond their control. |
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They provide written evidence of the original date they intended to occupy the home and of the reasons for delay. |
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The allowance may not be extended beyond a total of three months. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 7.4.16.3 on behalf of the CDF: Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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This clause applies if both these conditions are met. |
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The member lives in a Service residence or a home for which rent allowance is payable. |
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The member must move out while it is being refurbished or renovated. The move must be temporary. |
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The CDF may grant temporary accommodation allowance to the member for a maximum of six weeks. |
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The member must seek alternative suitable accommodation for periods longer than six weeks. These are the alternatives. |
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Removal to another Service residence at the member's rank group entitlement. |
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Removal to a home for which rent allowance is payable. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 7.4.17.2 on behalf of the CDF: A person not below WO2(E)/APS 4 who is: - Team Leader in the Housing Management Centre (HMC) - Relocations Manager in the Housing Management Centre - Housing Management Centre Manager - National Operations – Removals Manager - National Operations – Allocations Manager - National Relocations Manager Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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The CDF may extend a member's period of entitlement to temporary accommodation allowance. The CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The member's and dependants' circumstances. |
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The member's and dependants' reasonable accommodation needs. |
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Whether or not there is suitable accommodation available at the location. |
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Action taken by the member and the Commonwealth to accommodate the member and any dependants. |
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The efficient operation of the ADF. |
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The cost of extending the period. |
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Any other factor relevant to the member and dependants. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 7.4.18 on behalf of the CDF: Extensions resulting from postings Up to 3
months on arrival at the gaining locality. Up to 2 weeks on departure from the losing locality. Extensions resulting from removals within the locality Up to 6
weeks in the locality as a result of a Commonwealth removal within locality. Extensions resulting from the death of a member Up to 2
weeks on departure from the losing locality for dependants as a result of the
death of the member. Extensions resulting from temporary vacation of a service residence for service requirements, eg repairs and maintenance 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 A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in - Overseas Administration Team Leader - Personnel Administration Manager Specialist - Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager - Director Personnel Administration Centre Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing Any other extension Contract Manager Relocation Services Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |