Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:2:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 18/51)
Character Range: 3319715–3324746

member has made a repayment under subsection 5, if the member disputes alleged damage to the property, section 15.4.9 may apply.

15.4.8 Costs incurred under terms of occupancy

   A member who is required to pay any of the following under the terms and conditions of their lease is eligible for an amount that is equal to the amount of those payments.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                           Property taxes.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                           Other council payments.

15.4.9 Dispute about damage to property

1.  Property leased by a member to live in at the post may be alleged to have been damaged. If this happens, a dispute may arise between the member and their landlord over the terms of the lease or return of the rental bond.
2.  The CDF may pay the member an amount equal to the amount the member can show they had to pay for damage alleged to have been done to the property by them. The member must meet these conditions.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The member did not breach the terms of the lease.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The member did not cause damage to the property by their wrongful or negligent act.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The member cannot get their bond or rent returned, or has been forced to pay an extra amount to fix the alleged damage.

15.4.10 Changing housing during posting

   A member is eligible for the cost of removing items if all the following apply.
   a.                                                                               The member is moving from one residence in the posting location to another.
   b.                                                                               The move is due to organisational requirements.

15.4.11 Housing becomes unavailable or unfit

   If a member's accommodation becomes unavailable or unfit for occupation, the member is eligible for the following from the day the accommodation becomes unavailable or unfit.
   a.                                                                                                                                                                              Temporary accommodation.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                              Settling-in allowances listed in Chapter 14 Part 5.

Division 2: Utilities

15.4.12 Purpose

   The purpose of this Division is to help a member on a long-term posting with the cost of utilities.

15.4.13 Member this Division does not apply to

   This Division does not apply to a member who is not required to pay a rent and utilities contribution.

15.4.15 Benefit

1.  A member on long-term posting is eligible to be reimbursed the cost of utilities.
2.  If the member fails to exercise care and economy, the member must pay an amount that the CDF considers reasonable for additional utilities costs having regard to the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                The make-up of the member's family.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                The condition and nature of the residence occupied by the member.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                The climatic conditions at the posting location.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                The level of use of utilities by the member.
    e.                                                                                                                                                                                Any special circumstance affecting the member that may cause a high level of use of utilities.
3.  A member will