Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p107
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 107/293)
Character Range: 2256892–2261106

of the following who has special needs.
                                                                   i.                                                      Accompanied resident family.
                                                                   ii.                                                     Recognised other persons who reside in the members housing benefit location.
   b.                                                              They are not eligible for assistance under Division 1.

8.6.12 Additional assistance

1.  Subject to subsection 2, a member is eligible to the following if the CDF is satisfied it is reasonable.
    a.                                                                                                        After considering the needs of the person with special needs, a Service residence in a higher rent band than their rank group is eligible for under subsection 7.6.13.1.
    b.                                                                                                        Unpacking assistance under section 8.6.9.
2.  The member must apply in writing for assistance using the approved form.

Part 7: Family assistance for attendance at a Court of Inquiry

8.7.1 Purpose

1.  A Court of Inquiry provides a benefit to members as it determines the facts and circumstances surrounding an incident or situation they may have been involved in.
2.  The purpose of this Part is to provide assistance to a member's family for their attendance at a Court of Inquiry involving an injured or deceased member.
3.  This assistance is provided on the basis that a person does not gain or lose financially when attending a Court of Inquiry.

8.7.2 Definitions used in this Part

   In this Part Court of Inquiry has the same meaning as in regulation 3 of the Defence (Inquiry) Regulations 1985.

8.7.3 Persons who this Part applies to

1.  This Part applies to the following people.
    a.                                                                                                                               The partner of the member.
    b.                                                                                                                               A child of the member.
    c.                                                                                                                               A parent of the member.
    d.                                                                                                                               A parent of the member's partner.
    e.                                                                                                                               Resident family of the member.
2.  The CDF may approve assistance under this Part for people other than those listed subsection 1 having regard to the following.
    a.                                                                                                                               Any recommendation made by the Director General Defence Member and Family Support.
    b.                                                                                                                               Whether the person has been authorised to appear under regulation 33 or regulation 121 of the Defence (Inquiry) Regulations 1985.
    c.                                                                                                                               Whether the person's presence is necessary to provide support to a person under paragraph b.

8.7.4 Persons this Part does not apply to

   This Part does not apply to a person who is not covered by either subsection 8.7.3.1 or subsection 8.7.3.2 even if they have an interest in a Court of Inquiry for any period.

8.7.5 When assistance under this Part ceases

   The assistance under this Part ceases on the day after the close of the Court of Inquiry hearings.

8.7.5A Assistance for attendance at a briefing

   A person is eligible for assistance under this Part after the close of the Court of Inquiry hearings if the CDF considers it reasonable for the person to attend a briefing before the public release of the