Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p61
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 61/153)
Character Range: 1182061–1187737

Part 5 to return to the member's old housing benefit location to accompany their resident family and recognised other persons to their housing benefit location.

6.3.2 Member this Part applies to

   This Part applies to a member who is eligible for a removal under Chapter 6 Part 5.

6.3.2A Member this Part does not apply to

   This Part does not apply to a member who is eligible for a removal under Part 5 Division 10.

6.3.3 Uplift travel benefits

   A member is eligible for vehicle allowance calculated under section 9.6.25 for the return travel between their housing benefit location and their previous housing benefit location if all of the following apply.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The purpose of returning to the pervious housing benefit location is any of the following.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       i.                                                                                                                                            To supervise the uplift of furniture and effects at their previous housing benefit location.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ii.                                                                                                                                           To accompany their resident family to the member's housing benefit location.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The member has commenced duty in their primary service location before their removal from their previous housing benefit location commences.
   Note 1: A member may only receive this benefit once for each removal.
   Note 2: A member may be eligible for flights under section 9.2.10.

6.3.4 Unpack travel benefits

   A member is eligible for vehicle allowance calculated under section 9.6.25 for return travel between their housing benefit location and their new housing benefit location if all of the following apply.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                                                         The purpose of the travel is to arrange accommodation and to supervise the unpacking of furniture and effects.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                                                         The member's removal is to be delivered to their home in their new housing benefit location before they begin duty in the location.
   Note 1: A member may only receive this benefit once for each removal.
   Note 2: A member may be eligible for flights under section 9.2.11.

Part 5: Removals and storage

Division 1: General provisions

6.5.3 Purpose

   This Division gives an overview of eligibility for assistance with removal and storage in Australia.

6.5.4 CDF approved removal

1.  A member or their resident family who are not eligible for a removal under a Division listed in subsection 2, is eligible for a removal under this Part if the CDF is satisfied that any of the following apply to the member, their resident family or recognised other persons.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The safety or welfare of the member, their resident family or recognised other persons would be at high risk if they stayed in their accommodation.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 A change in family circumstances requires urgent action.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The removal is necessary to prevent an emergency from happening.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The member has specific housing needs during rehabilitation or as a result of an acquired injury.
    e.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Division 10, Assistance