7.5A.16 Contribution
for accommodation
7.5A.17 Contribution for accommodation
above or below member's rent ceiling – Brisbane and Canberra
7.5A.18 Contribution for accommodation
above or below member's rent ceiling – Darwin
7.5A.19 Change in classification of
accommodation under this Part – Brisbane and Canberra
7.5A.20 Change in classification of
accommodation under this Part – Darwin
7.5A.21 Member
promoted
7.5A.22 Member reduced in rank
7.5A.23 Exemptions from contributions
7.5A.24 Contribution for member on leave
without pay
7.5A.25 Contribution for member on
part-time leave without pay
7.5A.26 How visiting members affect
contributions
7.5A.27 Contribution when one member leaves
a shared home
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A member who is the sole occupant of accommodation under this Part must pay the fortnightly contribution listed in column 2 for the row that describes the member's rank in Annex 7.A3 Part 3. |
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A member who shares accommodation under this Part with one other member must pay the fortnightly contribution listed in column 3 for the row that describes the member's rank in Annex 7.A3 Part 3. |
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A member who shares accommodation under this Part with a partner or other dependant under clause 7.5A.10, must pay the contribution rate relevant for their rank group, worked out using the table in clause 7.6.17 and Annex 7A.3. See: |
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A member who is a member with dependants (unaccompanied) must make the contribution required under subclause 7.5A.23.2. See: Subclause 7.5A.23.2, Exemptions from contributions |
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A member who chooses accommodation offered under subclause 7.5A.14.2, that is above their rent ceiling must pay both of the following amounts for the period they live in the home. |
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The contribution for their rank under Annex 7.A3 Part 3. |
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The difference between the rent ceiling and the rent of the home for the period they live in the home. Note: This is also known as the additional member contribution. |
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A member who chooses accommodation offered under subclause 7.5A.14.2 below their rent ceiling must pay the contribution for their rank in column 2 or 3 of Annex 7.A3 Part 3. |
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This clause applies to a member who chooses accommodation offered under subclause 7.5A.15.2. The member must pay the contribution listed in Annex 7.A3 Part 3 that corresponds to the rank group of the chosen accommodation under clause 7.5A.15, instead of the member's rank. |
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Rent ceilings and member contributions for accommodation in Brisbane and Canberra are generally reviewed annually. See: For provisions relating to accommodation in Darwin see clause 7.5A.20, Change in classification of accommodation under this Part – Darwin. |
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If the CDF changes the member contribution rate, then the new rate of contribution the member must pay takes effect on the relevant date in the following table. |
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If a contribution rate changes... |
the contribution rate change will take effect... |
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during the first 12 months of the member's lease for the accommodation |
on the first day after the first 12 months of occupation. |
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after the first 12 months the member occupies the accommodation under this Part |
on the date it is changed. |
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The rent band for accommodation in Darwin is reviewed annually and is subject to change. The rent is also subject to change. See: For provisions relating to accommodation in Brisbane and Canberra see clause 7.5A.19, Change in classification of accommodation under this Part – Brisbane and Canberra. |
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If the rent or rent range for accommodation under this Part is adjusted as a result of a review, this may change the rent band of the property. |
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If the CDF reclassifies accommodation under this Part due to a rent range review or rent change, then that changed classification takes effect on the relevant date specified in the table. |
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If a rent range review or rent change results in... |
the new rent band of the property will take effect... |
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an increase to the rent band |
on the day the next tenancy agreement starts. The rent band will not change during the period of a member's tenancy agreement. |
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a decrease to the rent band |
on the date it is changed. |
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This clause applies to a member who lives in accommodation provided under this Part and is promoted. |
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If the member stays in the same rank group, their contribution rate will not change. |
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If the member moves to a higher rank group, their contribution may increase. |
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The member may apply in writing to the CDF to have their contribution reviewed. The review must be based on whether the member's rent ceiling is affected by their change in rank group. The member can ask for the review either before or after they are promoted. The CDF must notify the member of their decision in writing. |
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If the CDF determines that the amount of contribution should change, the new rates are payable from the later of these dates. |
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The day the member is promoted. |
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A day chosen by the member. |
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After the member moves out of the accommodation, the benefits for the member's next accommodation will be based on the member's new rank. |
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Persons who can make the decision under
subclause 7.5A.21.4 on behalf of the CDF: An employee of Defence Housing
Australia who performs the duties of: - Team
Leader in the Housing Management Centre (HMC) - Housing
Management Centre Manager - National
Operations – Allocations Manager Contract Manager Services Agreement Assistant Contract Manager Services
Agreement Assistant Director Operations Director Relocations and Housing |
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This clause applies to a member who lives in accommodation provided under this Part and is reduced in rank. |
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If the member stays in the same rank group, their contribution rate will not change. |
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If the member moves to a lower rank group, the contribution rate the member pays is reduced. The new contribution rate takes effect on the day the member's demotion takes effect. |
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Despite subclause 3, the member's rent ceiling is preserved until the member moves out of the accommodation. |
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After the member moves out of the accommodation, the rent ceiling for the member's next accommodation is the amount that applies to their new rank group. The reduced rent ceiling applies from the day after the member moves out of the accommodation provided under this Part. |
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A member who has been reduced in rank must notify the Defence Housing Australia Housing Management Centre Manager in writing. This allows Defence Housing Australia to assess whether the reduction in rank has any effect on the member's contribution. |
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The contribution for a member without dependants in accommodation provided under this Part ceases for any period in which they satisfy the conditions of clause 7.6.18. See: Part 6 Division 2 clause 7.6.18, When rent contribution ceases for a member without dependants |
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A member with dependants (unaccompanied) only has to pay a contribution for the home their dependants live in, a Service residence or a home for which rent allowance is payable. The member does not have to pay a contribution for accommodation provided under this Part that the member lives in at the gaining location. Exception: If the accommodation rent under this Part would be above the member's rent ceiling, the member has to pay the additional member contribution for their accommodation. See: Annex 7.D, Example of how the rent ceiling and member's contribution works |
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A member is not entitled to accommodation under this Part while they are on leave without pay under Chapter 5 Part 8, Leave without pay. See: Chapter 5 Part 8, Leave without pay |
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This clause does not apply to a member on one of these kinds of leave. |
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Part-time leave without pay. |
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Maternity leave. |
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Parental leave. |
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Note: For maternity leave and parental leave eligibility and contributions are unaffected. |
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The CDF may decide that the member was granted the leave without pay for exceptional reasons. In this case, the member may apply to keep their accommodation provided under this Part. They must pay Defence Housing Australia the full market rent for the accommodation. Exception: Members under clause 7.5A.23, Exemptions from contributions. |
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Persons who can make the decision under
subclause 7.5A.24.3 on behalf of the CDF: 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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This clause applies to a member who meets both these conditions. |
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They are on part-time leave without pay. |
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They are entitled to rent allowance. |
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This table sets out the rates of contribution that the member must pay toward the cost of accommodation during their part-time leave without pay. Exception: Members under clause 7.5A.23, Exemptions from contributions. |
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If the member's part-time leave without pay each fortnight is... |
they must pay... |
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more than nine days |
150% of the contribution they would otherwise pay for the member's rank listed in Annex 7.A3Part 3. Example: A member usually pays a contribution of $200. When the member goes on part-time leave without pay the member will contribute $300. |
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nine days or less |
the rate of contribution for the member's rank listed in Annex 7.A3 Part 3. |
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Note: Leave for a fortnightly pay period includes the four weekend days in the pay period. This makes a total of nine days of leave and five days at work for the fortnight. |
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If the member lives in accommodation provided under this Part which is above their rent ceiling, the member must pay any excess over their ceiling. See: Annex 7.D, Example of how the rent ceiling and member's contribution works |
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The CDF may decide that the member was granted the part-time leave without pay for exceptional reasons. In this case, the member may contribute at the rate for the member's rank listed in Annex 7.A3 Part 3. See: Annex 7.A3 Part 3, Contribution for rent allowance – member without dependants who Part 2 does not apply to |
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Persons who can make the decision under
subclause 7.5A.25.4 on behalf of the CDF: 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 who is a visitor to the household may be required to contribute to the cost of the accommodation provided under this Part. The contribution for the visitor is worked out as follows. |
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If the visit is for less than four weeks the visiting member is not required to pay a contribution towards the accommodation. |
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If the visit is for four weeks or more then the visiting member's required contribution is shown in the following table. |
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If the visitor has... |
the visitor is... |
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a permanent home at another location |
not taken to be a resident.
The visiting member is not required to pay a contribution towards the accommodation. |
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no permanent home |
taken to be a resident member.
The visiting member is required to pay a contribution under the rate for shared accommodation in Annex 7.A3 Part 3 that applies for their rank group and accommodation. |
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If the visiting member is required to pay a contribution under subclause 1 the resident member pays a contribution rate for the shared accommodation in Annex 7.A3 Part 3 that applies for their rank group and accommodation. |
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After the day that the visiting member leaves the accommodation the resident member's contribution payment returns to the normal contribution worked out for the member under this Part. |
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The member must apply in writing to the Defence Housing Australia Housing Management Centre Manager to obtain approval if the person will be living in their home for longer than four weeks. See: Division 1 clause 7.5A.9, Members sharing accommodation |
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This clause applies to a member who remains in shared accommodation provided under this Part after a housemate has left the accommodation for Service reasons. |
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The remaining member continues to contribute at the shared rate that they paid in accordance with subclause 7.5A.16.2 for up to four weeks after their housemate has left the home. |
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If the housemate is not replaced within the four week period, then at the end of that period the member must take either of the following actions. |
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Contribute at the relevant rate in column 2 of Annex 7.A3 Part 3, for a member who lives alone. |
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Vacate the choice accommodation at their own expense. |
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See: Annex 7.A3 Part 3, Contribution for rent allowance – member without dependants who Part 2 does not apply to |
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