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because they are performing temporary duty or acting rank in a position. In that case, the following limits apply to the member's contribution.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                  The contribution only commences on the first payday after the member has been in the temporary or acting position.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                  The contribution ceases on the first payday after the member ceases to hold the temporary or acting rank position.

Part 12: Operation COVID-19 ASSIST allowance

4.12.1 Purpose

   This Part provides an allowance to members who are force assigned to Operation COVID‑19 ASSIST in Australia, recognising the increased risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus and the disruption to usual working patterns, the uncertainty and duration of the commitment, and additional unique pressures faced while duties are being undertaken by members during the operation.

4.12.2 Member this Part applies to

1.  This Part applies to a member, including a member of the Reserves, who meets all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                  They are named on the operational staffing document for Operation COVID-19 ASSIST.
    b.                                                                                                  They have been issued a Headquarters Joint Operations Command deployment order for Operation COVID-19 ASSIST.
    c.                                                                                                  They have an operations log entry for Operation COVID-19 ASSIST in PMKeyS.
2.  For the purpose of subsection 1, member includes any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                  A former member.
    b.                                                                                                  A deceased member.

                                                                                                        Note: A benefit payable to a deceased member is paid to their estate.

4.12.3 Operation COVID-19 ASSIST allowance

1.  A member is eligible for $25.62 for each day they meet one of the following on, or after, 25 March 2020.
    a.                                                                                                        They are on continuous full-time service and meet all of the following.
                                                                                                              i.                                                                                    They are recorded as being within the specified area for Operation COVID-19 ASSIST.

                                                                                                              ii.                                                                                   They are not on a type of leave.

    b.                                                                                                        They are a member of the Reserves on Reserve service and all of the following apply.
                                                                                                              i.                                                                                    They are recorded as being within the specified area for Operation COVID-19 ASSIST.

                                                                                                              ii.                                                                                   The Reserve service is being paid under the Operation COVID-19 ASSIST Activity Account Code.

4.12.4 Allowance payable from

   An allowance under this Part is payable from the day set by a notifiable instrument made by the Director Drafting and Engagement in the Department of Defence.

   Note: The notifiable instrument may specify different days for different classes of members.

Chapter 5: Leave and absences

Part 1: General provisions

5.1.1 Purpose

   This Part gives a general outline of leave for ADF members and describes the various kinds of leave available.

5.1.1A Definitions

   In this Chapter the following apply.
   Senior officer who transitioned means a member who meets all of the following.
   a.                                                                                                They hold a rank specified in items 2 or 3 in Schedule 1 of the Act.
   b.