Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p247
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 247/293)
Character Range: 2908429–2914653

case — the day 6 weeks after the member dies.
2.  The CDF can extend the period under paragraph 1.b to a day they consider reasonable in the circumstances having regard to all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The circumstances in which the member died.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The situation of the dependants who continue to live at the posting location after the member's death.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Any other factor relevant to the dependants.
3.  The following conditions apply to benefits provided under subsection 1.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The overseas living allowances are paid at two-thirds of the rate that would have been paid if the member had not died.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The dependant is not eligible for education assistance under Chapter 15 Part 6 from the day the member dies.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Note: Education assistance for a member at a posting location in Australia is set out under  Chapter 8 Part 4.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        If the member's dependant chooses to travel to a location other than Australia, their benefit is limited to the cost of transport for themself and the removal of their possessions that they would have been eligible for under section 14.4.17 if they returned to Australia.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rent and utilities contribution is not payable.

12.7.7 Reimbursement for loss on sale of vehicle if member dies

1.  If a member dies overseas, the member's beneficiary is eligible for a reimbursement under subsection 2 if all the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                  The deceased member's vehicle or towable item was in storage under Chapter 14 Part 3 Division 2 at the time of the deceased member's death.
    b.                                                                                                                                  The beneficiary sold the vehicle or towable item at a financial loss.
    c.                                                                                                                                  The CDF is satisfied that the beneficiary made reasonable efforts to sell the vehicle or towable item without making a loss having regard to the following.
                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                                                                                                           When and how widely the person advertised the vehicle or towable item for sale.
                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                                                                                                          How the person tried to sell the vehicle or towable item.
                                                                                                                                        iii.                                                                                                                                                         The nature and extent of offers made for the vehicle or towable item.
                                                                                                                                        iv.                                                                                                                                                          The particulars of the sale.
2.  The reimbursement under subsection 1 is the lesser of the following amounts.
    a.                                                                                                                                  The difference between the valuation of the vehicle or towable item and the amount of the sale price after reasonable incidental costs have been deducted.
    b.                                                                                                                                  AUD 1,400.
3.  In this section valuation means a commercial valuation by a member of a recognised motor trade organisation.

Part 8: Australians dangerously ill scheme – overseas

Division 1: General provisions

Subdivision 1: Interpretation

12.8.1 Simplified outline of this Part

      This Part provides support to a member who is in hospital with a very serious or serious illness by enabling family to visit the member