Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p249
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 249/293)
Character Range: 2920479–2927220

Additional approved visitor

1.  Subject to subsection 2, an additional approved visitor means one of the following people.
    a.                                                                                          A second parent of the member.
    b.                                                                                          One or more children of the member.
    c.                                                                                          An escort for the member's child.
    d.                                                                                          A carer of the approved visitor.
2.  All of the following apply to an additional approved visitor.
    a.                                                                                          The decision maker must be satisfied that exceptional circumstances apply which require the additional approved visitor to travel with the approved visitor.
    b.                                                                                          The additional approved visitor must be fit to travel.

                                                                                                Note: An additional approved visitor who has a medical condition that may affect their ability to travel must obtain written certification from a qualified medical practitioner that they are fit to travel.

Subdivision 2: Application

12.8.5 Member this Part apples to

1.  This Part applies to a member who meets all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                        They are overseas for Defence purposes.

                                                                                                              Note: A member who is overseas for personal reasons is not eligible for benefits under this Part.
    b.                                                                                                        One of the following applies.
                                                                                                              i.                                                                                                 They are on continuous full-time service.
                                                                                                              ii.                                                                                                They are a member of the Reserves on Reserve service.
    c.                                                                                                        They are classified as any of the following.
                                                                                                              i.                                                                                                 Very seriously ill.
                                                                                                              ii.                                                                                                Seriously ill.
    d.                                                                                                        The medical authority has recommended that a visit will benefit the member.
2.  This Part continues to apply to a member on leave overseas if all of the following apply to the member.
    a.                                                                                                        One of the following applies to the member.
                                                                                                              i.                                                                                                 They are on leave during a long-term posting overseas.
                                                                                                              ii.                                                                                                They are on relief-out-of-country travel fare assistance.
    b.                                                                                                        Paragraphs 1.c and 1.d apply to the member.
    c.                                                                                                        The decision maker is satisfied that providing benefits under this Part is reasonable.

Division 2: Extension or cessation of approved period

12.8.6 Extension of approved period

1.  The approved period may be extended by a period under subsection 2 if the decision maker is satisfied that all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                       The medical authority has recommended that a longer period will significantly benefit the member.
    b.                                                                                                                                       One of the following applies.
                                                                                                                                             i.                                                                                                             The member has had major surgery and the post-operative recovery is expected to last longer than 7 consecutive days.
                                                                                                                                             ii.                                                                                                            The member is undergoing specialist treatment in hospital that is expected to last longer than 7 consecutive days.
                                                                                                                                             iii.                                                                                                           The medical authority has assessed the member as likely to remain very seriously ill or seriously ill for longer than 21 consecutive days.
2.  The extension under subsection 1 may be for one of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                       If subparagraph 2.b.i or 2.b.ii applies — up to 21 consecutive days.
    b.                                                                                                                                       If subparagraph 2.b.iii applies — a period that