Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01546:clause:6_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01546
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 6 cl 1
Character Range: 47679–50752

1  Section 6.5.21 (Removal to a personal location on posting to a seagoing ship or seagoing submarine)
   Omit the section, substitute:

6.5.21     Removal of dependants to a personal location on seagoing posting
1.  A member is eligible for a removal of their dependants to a personal location within Australia at Commonwealth expense if all the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                  The member is posted to any of the following for a period greater than six months.
                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                                                                                   A seagoing ship.
                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                                                                                  A seagoing submarine.
                                                                                                                                                        iii.                                                                                                                                 A seagoing flight.
    b.                                                                                                                                                  The CDF is satisfied the personal location is beneficial to the member or their dependants after considering all of the following.
                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                                                                                   The availability of family or community support at the personal location.
                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                                                                                  The employment or education needs of the member's dependants.
                                                                                                                                                        iii.                                                                                                                                 Any other factor relevant to the welfare of the member's dependants.
2.  The removal must be undertaken within 3 months before or 3 months after the member's posting date.
3.  The CDF may extend the removal period under subsection 2 if it is considered reasonable in the circumstances.