Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p66
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 66/153)
Character Range: 1210232–1215219

only be reimbursed for installation of an item if it was dismantled in a previous removal.
3.  The member is not to be reimbursed under this section for the cost of any major alterations to windows or building structures.
4.  To be reimbursed, the member must do both of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Get any necessary approvals from relevant authorities. This includes landlords, the Commonwealth removalist and local councils.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Give the Commonwealth removalist a receipt from the service provider when the work is done.

6.5.15 Privately arranged removals – eligibility and conditions for assistance

1.  A member may choose to make private removal arrangements instead of using the Commonwealth removalist. The member is eligible for assistance if they make private arrangements for either of these reasons.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                           For personal reasons.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Because they are urgently required to move for Service reasons.
2.  They are not eligible for assistance if they make private arrangements for a removal in either of these circumstances.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                           In anticipation of posting before a posting authority is issued.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                           In advance of ceasing continuous full-time service.
3.  The member must seek the advice of the CDF to confirm their eligibility for a private removal.
4.  The removal may be arranged through a commercial removal company, or personally by the member.

6.5.16 Privately arranged removals – assistance

1.  For the purpose of section 6.5.15, assistance is the reimbursement of the lesser of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                          The amount of the assistance the member would have received had they had a removal under this Part.
    b.                                                                                                                                                          The actual cost of the privately arranged removal.
2.  The member is eligible for storage expenses if all of the following are met.
    a.                                                                                                                                                          The items are stored with the Commonwealth removalist.
    b.                                                                                                                                                          The items would have been stored at no cost to the member if they had been removed under this Part.
3.  If the member carries out the removal personally, the member is eligible to be reimbursed the following costs if the CDF is satisfied they are reasonable.
    a.                                                                                                                                                          Costs of hire and fuel for a suitable removal vehicle.
    b.                                                                                                                                                          Vehicle allowance for use of a private vehicle for the distance from the old to the new residences, up to the amount payable for vehicle allowance under Chapter 9 Part 5 Division 4.

6.5.17 Unused removal benefit

   A member may choose not to take up a removal benefit during a period of posting. This does not affect their eligibility for the next posting. They cannot add an unused benefit to their eligibility on a future posting.

Division 3: Removal to or from a family benefit location

6.5.18 Purpose

   This Division provides benefits to a member to assist their resident family and