Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:front:0:p155
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 762180–767171

clinical dental capability.
    b.                                                                            The member is on either continuous full-time service or Reserve service.
    c.                                                                            If the member is required to be fit for operational deployment — they are Army Individual Readiness Notice (AIRN) compliant on the day the expense is incurred.
2.  This Division ceases to apply to all members on 30 June 2026.

4.8.30 Payment

1.  A member may be reimbursed the cost of approved professional development activities up to a maximum amount.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Professional development activities are described in section 4.8.31.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The process for calculating the maximum amount of reimbursement for a member is set out in section 4.8.32.
2.  Costs for professional development activities must be paid in full before reimbursement may be paid.
3.  The maximum under section 4.8.32 applies to a single financial year. Unused funds cannot be paid to the member or carried over to future financial years. If the costs reimbursed are less than the maximum, the member is not eligible for the difference.
4.  Incurred costs must be paid for and reimbursed in the same financial year.
5.  A member can be provided financial support under this Division by direct payment to a supplier for an approved professional development activity. Any amount paid directly is counted as part of the costs that may be reimbursed within the maximum under section 4.8.32.
6.  Travel costs for professional development activities are included as part of the costs that may be reimbursed within the maximum under section 4.8.32.
7.  A member may use their Defence travel card for travel associated with an approved professional development activity.

4.8.31 Professional development activities

1.  The CDF may approve activities, travel or the purchase of equipment as professional development activities. The CDF must consider all the following criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                             Whether the activity will enhance the member's clinical and professional skills.
    b.                                                                                                                                                             Whether the activity could be funded by other means.
    c.                                                                                                                                                             The cost of the activity.
    d.                                                                                                                                                             The interests of the Commonwealth.
    e.                                                                                                                                                             Any other factors relevant to the member's personal development.
2.  The following activities cannot be approved as professional development activities under this Division.
    a.                                                                                                                                                             Membership of groups that have a primary purpose that is political in nature.
    b.                                                                                                                                                             Activities associated with Specialist officer career structure competency-based training.
    c.                                                                                                                                                             Activities that can be accessed through the Defence Assisted Study Scheme.
    d.                                                                                                                                                             The purchase of non-dental specific computer hardware, software or internet access.

4.8.32 Calculation of the maximum

1.  This section sets out how to calculate the maximum reimbursement that may be paid to a member under section 4.8.30.
2.  The maximum for a member of the Permanent Forces is $10,000 in a financial year.
3.  This subsection applies to a member of the Army