Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p282
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 282/293)
Character Range: 3092841–3098198

to the location.
2.    any other dependant not travelling with the member                                                    amount that would have been paid, if the dependant had accompanied the member for travel.

4.  For this section, the dependant must not travel:
    a.                                                                                   before the date of effect of the posting order, or
    b.                                                                                   more than 12 months after the member's travel from the posting location.
5.  A dependant who does not travel with the member is not eligible for a rest period.

14.4.18 Baggage charges

   A member may claim costs involved in obtaining assistance for carrying their dependant's personal baggage where the cost is unavoidable, and the dependant meets one of the following.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                                      The dependant has a disability that prevents them from carrying their baggage.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                                      The dependant is a child who cannot carry their baggage.
   c.                                                                                                                                                                                      The dependant is elderly and requires assistance to carry their baggage.

Part 5: Settling in and out

14.5.1 Purpose

   The purpose of this Part is to cover the additional costs of meals when a member and dependants are obliged to live in temporary accommodation, including motels and serviced apartments.

14.5.2 Member this Part applies to

1.  This Part applies to a member and their dependants who are authorised to live in temporary accommodation overseas for any of the following reasons.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                The member is arriving at the posting.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                The member is leaving the posting.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                The member's housing has become unfit for occupation.
2.  During a period of settling in and settling out, a member is eligible for the overseas living allowances. They must also pay a rent and utilities contribution.

    Note: Benefits under this Part apply to a deceased member's dependants under section 12.7.6. However, additional limits may apply under subsection 12.7.6.3.

14.5.3 Settling in at the posting location

1.  A member is eligible for settling in allowance for themselves and each dependant if all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                         The member and their dependant occupies temporary accommodation.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                         They are receiving overseas living allowances.
    Note: If the member's partner is also a member, only the member receiving overseas living allowances receives settling in allowance.
2.  The settling in period begins on the first day of the member's posting period. It ends on the earlier of these days.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                         The day when permanent accommodation becomes available at the posting location.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                         Six weeks after the day when the member's posting period begins.
3.  If a member has not obtained permanent accommodation within the period in subsection 2, the CDF may approve a longer period for the allowance. The CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                         The availability of suitable accommodation.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                         The action taken by the member to obtain suitable accommodation.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                         The efficient operation