Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01368:clause:1_18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01368
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18
Character Range: 13537–15427

18  Subsection 7.8.47
    Repeal the section, substitute:

7.8.47    Rent paid before member moves in
1.  A member is eligible to be reimbursed an amount towards the rent payable for a home before they move into it if all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                      They will be eligible for rent allowance in the location of the home.
    b.                                                                                                                                                      They and their resident family or recognised other persons cannot move into the home immediately for reasons related to their service or removal.
    c.                                                                                                                                                      The pre-paying of rent to secure the home means Defence will save on the cost of the removal and temporary accommodation.
    d.                                                                                                                                                      Rent has been paid to secure the home.
2.  The amount to be reimbursed is the lesser of the actual rent paid or the member's rent ceiling for the location of the home for the following periods.
    a.                                                                                                                                                      If the member's furniture or effects are in transit or delivery is delayed for a reason not caused by the member's own actions — 6 weeks.
    b.                                                                                                                                                      In any other circumstance — 3 weeks.