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this Division, the following apply.
   Refresher training course means an approved course of study to be undertaken by a former member in aspects of medical or dental practice that are not normally found in the ADF.

4.8.16 Members this Division applies to

   This Division applies to a former member who served on a fixed-term appointment as a medical or dental officer, if they meet all of these criteria.
   a.                                                                                                                                                   They were appointed before graduation or within 2 years after first registration as a medical or dental practitioner.
   b.                                                                                                                                                   They completed at least 4 years' continuous full-time service as a medical or dental officer before ceasing to be a member.
   c.                                                                                                                                                   They begin a refresher training course within 12 months of ceasing service.
   d.                                                                                                                                                   They have not, on the day they begin the training course, been appointed as an officer on an indefinite appointment.

4.8.17 Conditions for refresher training payment

1.  The former member is eligible for a payment for the refresher training course if the CDF considers it reasonable for them to undertake it.
2.  For the purpose of subsection 1, the CDF must consider the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                          How much the length and nature of the former member's service has impaired their ability to undertake civilian medical or dental practice or employment.
    b.                                                                                                                                          How much the former member's completion of the refresher training course would remedy any impairment.
    c.                                                                                                                                          Any other factor relevant to the former member's ability to undertake such practice or employment.
3.  Payment is available for the period of a refresher training course to a maximum of 90 days.
4.  Only one payment can be made to a member under this Division.

4.8.18 Amount of payment

   The former member is eligible for a daily payment calculated using the following formula.

   Where:
   A                                                                                          is the rate of salary the former member would have received, including any higher duties allowance, on the day the refresher training course begins at the rank they held on the day before they left the ADF.
   B                                                                                          is the salary, excluding overtime or penalty rates, a civilian employer would pay them on the day the refresher training course begins.
   C                                                                                          is the period of the refresher training course up to a maximum of 90 days.

Division 4: Australian Defence Force Academy learning materials

4.8.19 Purpose

   This Division provides members who are trainees and undertaking undergraduate studies at the Australian Defence Force Academy with a benefit to cover the costs of certain learning materials required for their studies.

4.8.20 Member this Part applies to

   This Part applies to a trainee who is an undergraduate posted to the Australian Defence Force Academy.

4.8.21 Learning materials

   A member is eligible to be reimbursed the costs of compulsory