Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:2:p22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 22/51)
Character Range: 3337997–3344475

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Division 6: Household help and support

15.4.26 Purpose

   The purpose of this Division is to assist a member with the costs of hiring staff for the following reasons.
   a.                                                                                                            To maintain a household at the overseas posting location.
   b.                                                                                                            To undertake daily activities in locations where the safety and security of any of the following may otherwise be at risk.
                                                                                                                 i.                                                                                                                          The member.
                                                                                                                 ii.                                                                                                                         The member's dependants.

15.4.27 Payment of benefits

   Benefits provided under this Division are paid by reimbursement.

   Note: The member must provide proof of their expenditure.

15.4.28 Benefits not payable

   A member is not eligible for a benefit under this Division for any of the following.
   a.                                                                                    The cost of hiring staff to assist with the member's representational duties.
   b.                                                                                    The cost of a service the member has already received a benefit for.
   c.                                                                                    The engagement of services that do not comply with local laws.

15.4.30 Snow clearing

   A member occupying free-standing accommodation is eligible for the costs of using commercial snow clearing services if the CDF is satisfied that it is reasonable having regard to the following.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                                                  The amount of snowfall at the member's posting location.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                                                  The period of the year that snow persists on the ground at the location.
   c.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Any legal obligation for the member to clear snow from footpaths and other public thoroughfares adjacent to the member's residence.
   d.                                                                                                                                                                                                  The general community practice on snow clearing at the location.
   e.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Any other factor relevant to snow clearing at the location.

15.4.31 Household support for member safety

   A member is eligible for the reasonable costs of employing household support if the CDF is satisfied the personal safety of the member or the member's dependants would be at risk without the household support.

Annex 15.4.A: Rent group overseas
Item  Column A                                                                                                     Column B                                                                                                    Column C                                                                                                 Column D
      Navy                                                                                                         Army                                                                                                        Air Force                                                                                                Rent group
1.    One of the following:                                                                                        One of the following:                                                                                       One of the following:                                                                                    1
      a. Seaman (pay grade 1)                                                                                      a. Private (pay grade 1)                                                                                    a. Aircraftman (pay grade 1)
      b. Able Seaman (pay grade 1)                                                                                 b. Lance Corporal (pay grade 1)                                                                             b. Leading Aircraftman (pay grade 1)
2.    One of the following:                                                                                        One of the following:                                                                                       One of the following:                                                                                    2
      a. Seaman (pay grade 2, 3 or 4)                                                                              a. Private (pay grade 2, 3                                                                                  a. Aircraftman (pay grade 2, 3 or 4)
      b. Able Seaman (pay grade 2 or 3)                                                                            or 4)                                                                                                       b. Leading Aircraftman (pay grade 2 or 3)
      c. Leading Seaman (pay grade 1 or 2)                                                                         b. Lance Corporal (pay grade 2 or 3)                                                                        c. Corporal (pay grade 1 or 2)