Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 11/11)
Character Range: 3205223–3207654

c.                                                                                                                                              Attract members into service overseas.
3.  The allowances are notional. This means that it is based on what a member would be expected to spend, rather than on their actual expenditure.

15.2A.6 Changes in overseas living allowances

1.  Overseas living allowances are subject to constant change. These changes are the result of a number of factors, including the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                        Periodic price reviews.
    b.                                                                                                                                        Measured changes in exchange rates.
    c.                                                                                                                                        Any changes to an individual's salary.
    d.                                                                                                                                        Any changes to an individual's family circumstances.
2.  The changes to the allowances can be large, and can occur with little or no warning. The allowances might go up or down.

15.2A.8 Effect of non-Commonwealth allowances on the overseas living allowances

1.  This section applies if a member receives a benefit from another entity for a similar or comparable purpose to that of a benefit provided by this Part.
2.  The comparable benefit paid under this Part is reduced by the amount of the benefit received.

15.2A.9 The dual Commonwealth benefit rule

1.  This section applies to a member if all of the following apply to their partner.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                      The member's partner is posted to the same location as the member.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                      The member's partner is eligible for a benefit from the Commonwealth that is for the same or a comparable purpose to the benefits provided under this Part.