Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01404:clause:5_10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01404
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 10
Character Range: 42956–45208

10  Section 15.4.6
    Repeal the section, substitute:

15.4.6 Housing benefits
1.  This section does not apply to a member who meets any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                   They are a senior member who is provided a house in connection with their posting.
    b.                                                                                                                                                   They are posted to a hardship location.
                                                                                                                                                         Note:  A hardship location is a location listed in Annex 16.B column A or a provisional hardship location as defined in section 16.1.3.
    c.                                                                                                                                                   They are on an exchange posting and required to occupy housing provided by the host Service.
2.  The member is eligible for the cost of rent of a privately arranged housing if the CDF considers it suitable having regard to all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                   The member's posting location.
    b.                                                                                                                                                   The standard of housing at the posting location.
    c.                                                                                                                                                   The location of the housing.
    d.                                                                                                                                                   The standard and the location of the housing having regard to the member's rank and family needs.
    Note: The cost of rent is payable through one of the following.
     a. Reimbursement to the member.
     b. Direct payment to the landlord or their agent.