Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p102
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 102/153)
Character Range: 1395532–1400794

location in Australia chosen by the member.
    Note: The member may choose a different location for each vehicle removed.

6.5A.9 Vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being driven

1.  A member is eligible for vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being driven if all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                              The member, their resident family or recognised other persons drives the vehicle.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                              The person driving the vehicle is licensed to drive the vehicle.
2.  This section does not apply to a vehicle being removed to a location chosen by a member posted to an external territory or Thursday Island that is not their posting location.

6.5A.10 Vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being transported

   A member is eligible for vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being transported if any of the following apply.
   a.                                                                                                                  The member, their resident family or recognised other persons are not able to drive the vehicle due to competency, illness or under law.
   b.                                                                                                                  The vehicle may be damaged if driven because of the road conditions or route to be taken.
   c.                                                                                                                  The journey includes a sea crossing.
   d.                                                                                                                  The member, their resident family and recognised other persons travel to the destination in one vehicle.
   e.                                                                                                                  If one vehicle is being driven and none of the following are able to drive the other vehicle.
                                                                                                                       i.                                                                                                                                                               The member.
                                                                                                                       ii.                                                                                                                                                              Resident family or recognised other persons of the member.
   f.                                                                                                                  The member, their resident family or recognised other persons fly to the next housing benefit location or family benefit location during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6.5A.11 Rate of vehicle removal assistance

1.  Subject to section 6.5A.12, vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being driven is the sum of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                       Vehicle allowance payable for the vehicle.
    b.                                                                                                                                                       Travel allowances payable under Chapter 9 Part 5 Division 4 for the member, their resident family and recognised other persons travelling in the vehicle.
    Note: A member may be eligible for vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being driven.
2.  Subject to section 6.5A.12, vehicle removal assistance for a vehicle being transported is the sum of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                       The cost of transporting the vehicle.
    b.                                                                                                                                                       Travel allowances payable under Chapter 9 Part 5 Division 4 for the member, their resident family and recognised other persons not travelling in the vehicle.
    Note: A member may also be eligible for flights under Chapter 9 Part 2 Division 4 for themself and their resident family and recognised other persons.
3.  For the purpose of paragraph 1.a, vehicle allowance for a vehicle is one of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                       For the first vehicle, the amount payable under section 9.6.25 and 9.6.26.
    b.                                                                                                                                                       For the second vehicle, the amount payable under section 9.6.25.

6.5A.12 Limits on