Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01419:clause:2_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01419
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 1
Character Range: 2591–5785

1  Section 9.3.33 (Benefit for each reunion travel credit)
   After the section, insert:

9.3.33AA    Additional benefits for each reunion travel credit – COVID-19
1.   This section applies to a member if they use a reunion travel credit under section 9.3.33 and are required to isolate as a consequence of being in a place that is in connection with the reunion travel.
     Note: This section does not apply to a dependant travelling on a member's reunion travel credit.
2.   In addition to section 9.3.33, a member is eligible for additional benefits if they have not used a reunion travel credit under section 9.3.33 in the lesser of the following periods.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                         The period 6 months before the reunion travel credit is to be used.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                         If the decision maker is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances — a period less than 6 months before the reunion travel credit is to be used.
3.   A member cannot receive additional benefits under this section more than twice within a 12‑month period.
4.   For the purpose of this section, the following apply.
     Additional benefits means any of the following.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                         If the place of isolation is directed by State or Territory authorities that is not the member's usual residence — the cost of the accommodation in which the member is required to isolate.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                         If the place of the isolation is not directed, and it is not practical for the member to complete the isolation period at their usual residence or the residence of their dependants — travelling allowance payable under section 9.5.35.
     Notes:
     1. There is no benefit under subsection 2 for a member who is required to isolate in their usual residence.
     2. Additional benefits under paragraph a may be reimbursed to the member or paid to the service provider.
     Decision maker means a person in the member's direct chain of command or supervision who is one of the following.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                         A commanding officer holding a rank of Major or above.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                         A director.