Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p110
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 110/153)
Character Range: 1435840–1441900

allowance, can be arranged before the member starts duty in the new location.
   b.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Members and accompanied resident family (if any) will spend less time in temporary accommodation at the new location.
   c.                                                                                                                                                                                                  Costs and stress levels are reduced because members are more likely to have a door-to-door removal.

7.1.19 Member who is eligible

1.  A member who has accompanied resident family who meets all of the following conditions may apply for a house-hunting trip.
    a.                                                                                                                          They are relocating to a new housing benefit location within Australia.
    b.                                                                                                                          They are eligible for a full removal under Chapter 6 Part 5.
    c.                                                                                                                          They are eligible for a Service residence or a home that attracts rent allowance.
2.  Any other member who meets all these conditions may apply for a house-hunting trip.
    a.                                                                                                                          They are relocating to a new housing benefit location within Australia.
    b.                                                                                                                          They intend to live in a rented home at the new location.
    c.                                                                                                                          They will be eligible for rent allowance for that home.

7.1.20 Member this Division does not apply to

   A member is not eligible for a house hunting trip under this Division if any of the following apply.
   a.                                                                                                    They are preparing for a removal in connection with ceasing continuous full-time service.
                                                                                                         Note:  The removal may occur before or after ceasing continuous full-time service.
   b.                                                                                                    They are looking for a suitable own home to buy in the gaining location.
   c.                                                                                                    They are preparing their suitable own home to move into.
   d.                                                                                                    They are on one of the following.
                                                                                                         i.                                                                                         A transition location (general) agreement.
                                                                                                         ii.                                                                                        A transition location (medical) agreement.

7.1.21 How to apply for house-hunting trip

   A member must use the approved form to apply for a house hunting trip.

7.1.22 CDF may approve a house-hunting trip

1.  The CDF may approve a house-hunting trip. Approval may only be given if the CDF is satisfied on these grounds.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                  The trip has the purpose of house-hunting stated in section 7.1.18.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                  At least one of these conditions applies.
                                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                   There is a selection of Service residences available at the new location.
                                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                  Rent allowance has been approved for the member and there are homes that rent allowance could be paid for available at the new location.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                  At least one of these conditions applies.
                                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                   The member has been granted leave for the trip.
                                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                  The member will be on a nonworking period during the trip.
2.  The member may be unable to take leave for the trip because they are required to stay on duty. In this case, the CDF may give the benefit to the member's partner.

7.1.23 House-hunting trip payments

1.  The CDF may approve up to $600 each for the