Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01268:clause:5_4:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01268
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 4 (pt 3/4)
Character Range: 54820–59637

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 the decision maker considers reasonable in the circumstances.

     12.8.7 Cessation of approved period – member's condition improved or provided a welfare management plan
1.  The approved period ceases 24 hours after the approved person is informed of the any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                            The member's condition has improved and their condition is no longer classified by a medical authority as very seriously ill or seriously ill.
    b.                                                                                                            The member has a long-term condition and they have been are provided a sustainable welfare management plan.
2.  The period under subsection 1 may be extended if the decision maker is satisfied all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                            The approved visitor has made reasonable efforts to arrange return travel within the 24 hours.
    b.                                                                                                            Return travel is unavailable.

12.8.8 Cessation of approved period – death of member
1.  This section applies if all of the following are met.
    a.                                                           The member who was very seriously ill or seriously ill dies.
    b.                                                           The approved visitor and any additional approved visitor is overseas under this Part at the time the member dies.
2.  The approved period ceases on the earlier of the following.
    a.                                                           The day the approved visitor and an additional approved visitor returns to one of the following locations.
                                                                 i.                                                                                                                 Australia.
                                                                 ii.                                                                                                                The member's long-term posting location overseas if the approved visitor accompanied the member.
    b.                                                           The day the member's remains are returned to Australia under section 12.7.4.
    c.                                                           A day the decision maker is satisfied is reasonable.

Division 3: Benefits

Subdivision 1: Eligibility and reimbursement

12.8.9 Eligibility for benefits
   A member is eligible for the benefits set out in Subdivision 2 for one approved visitor and one additional approved visitor for the approved period.

12.8.10 Reimbursement of costs
   Unless otherwise specified, the reimbursement of costs under Subdivision 2 may be paid to any of the following people.
   a.                                                                                                                      The member.
   b.                                                                                                                      The approved visitor.

Subdivision 2: Benefits

12.8.11 Travel and medical insurance
   Official overseas travel insurance, including medical insurance, is provided by Defence.

12.8.12 Passports, visas and vaccinations
   The reimbursement of any of the following costs associated with, and necessary for, travel to the member's location.
   a.                                                                                                                    Application costs for a passport, including passport photos.
   b.                                                                                                                    Application costs for any visas.
   c.                                                                                                                    Vaccination costs which are not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

12.8.13 Overseas travel
1.  Return travel costs to the location where the member is in hospital if