Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:front:0:p46
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
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Character Range: 220450–224477

a member's possessions have been removed and stored under Chapter 6 Part 5, section 1.7.16 or section 1.7.18, the CDF may recover the cost of the storage from the member.
2.  When making a decision under subsection 1 the CDF must take the following into consideration.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                              The amount of property put into storage.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                              Any special storage requirements that resulted in an increased cost to the Commonwealth.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                              The number and type of vehicles that required storage.

1.7.20 Contribution for meals

   If the member is on a continuous period of imprisonment, detention or custody — the member is not required to make a contribution for meals under Chapter 7 Part 9 Division 1.

1.7.21 Food allowance

   A member ceases to be eligible for food allowance under Chapter 7 Part 9 Division 2 during a period of imprisonment, detention or custody.

Division 3: Other benefits

1.7.22 Purpose

   This Division sets out the effect on other benefits that a member may or may not be eligible for during a period of imprisonment, detention or custody.

1.7.24 Travel in Australia

1.  If a member is required to travel to or from the place of detention, the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                         The member is not eligible for meal allowance or incidentals for the journey to the place of detention but the member will be provided a reasonable meal having regard to the length and time of the journey.
    b.                                                                                                                                                         The member is eligible for meal allowance and incidentals payable under Chapter 9 Part 5 for the return journey to the member's service location.
    Note: Travel relating to the start and end of a period of detention is duty travel.
2.  If a member is required to travel to or from the place of imprisonment or custody, the member is not eligible for travel benefits under Chapter 9 Part 5.

1.7.25 Funeral costs

   The Director General Defence Member and Family Support may approve funeral benefits in exceptional circumstances under subsection 11.4.6.2.

Chapter 2: ADF career

Part 1: Joining the ADF

2.1.3 Purpose

   This Part provides assistance to a person who has applied to join the ADF. This includes travel costs, allowances and accommodation costs.

2.1.4 Travel, accommodation and meals

1.  This section applies to a person who has applied to be appointed to, or enlisted in, the ADF and all the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                         They are requested to attend a Defence Force Recruiting Centre for an interview or examination.
    b.                                                                                                                         They attend a Defence Force Recruiting Centre for the interview or examination requested.
    c.                                                                                                                         They are required to travel from their normal place of residence to the Defence Force Recruiting Centre and back to their normal place of residence.
    d.                                                                                                                         They live outside of an