Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L00528:clause:1_3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L00528
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 3
Character Range: 1477–5924

3  Section 11.4.10 (Funeral overseas)
   After the section, insert:

11.4.10A    Memorial services after the COVID-19 pandemic
1.   In this section:
     Beneficiary, in respect of a member, means one of the following persons.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                A dependant of the member.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                The member's legal personal representative.
     COVID-19 control measure means a measure, however described, taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 issued by the Commonwealth government or a State or Territory government.
     Member means a deceased member or deceased former member.
2.   A beneficiary is eligible for financial assistance towards the costs of a memorial service of a member if all the following apply.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                The member's funeral occurs while COVID-19 control measures relating to funerals are in place.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                The memorial service is to be held in Australia.
     c.                                                                                                                                                                                Director General Defence Community Organisation is satisfied of the following.
                                                                                                                                                                                       i.                                                                                                                                                    The memorial service is consistent with the member's wishes.
                                                                                                                                                                                       ii.                                                                                                                                                   The memorial service is consistent with the requirements of the member's faith, religion or culture.
     Note: Memorial services for members on long-term postings overseas are provided for in section 15.9.3.
3.   The memorial service must occur between the following days.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                The day COVID-19 control measures relating to funerals ends.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                The day 12 months after COVID-19 control measures relating to funerals ends.
4.   The maximum financial assistance available is the greater of the following.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                The lesser of the following.
                                                                                                                                                                                       i.                                                                                                                                                    The cost of the memorial service.
ii.  $14,000 less the amount paid under section 11.4.9 or 15.9.3, if any.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                If there are exceptional circumstances  the amount approved by the Director General Defence Community Organisation.
5.   The financial assistance available under this section may be paid to a service provider.