Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 14/293)
Character Range: 1704299–1710218

modifications to the Service residence.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                                              The cost to restore the Service residence to its original condition when the member vacates.
    e.                                                                                                                                                                                                              Whether the modifications are permitted by the property owner and any relevant body corporate.

7.6.7 Member with large number of accompanied resident family

1.  A member with a large number of accompanied resident family and recognised other persons may be given 2 Service residences to house all of their accompanied resident family and recognised other persons.
2.  The member only has to make their contribution.

7.6.8 Resident child carer

   If a member has a resident child carer, the member must inform their unit administrator in writing of all of the following.
   a.                                                                                                                            The day when the resident child carer moves in to the home.
   b.                                                                                                                            The day when the resident child carer moves out of the home.

Division 3: Market-rent-based classification of a Service residence

7.6.10 Market-rent-based classification

1.  A Service residence is given a classification by Defence Housing Australia if it meets the minimum housing standard in section 7.6.12.
2.  The CDF may give a Service residence a temporary classification for a fixed period if it has not been classified by Defence Housing Australia.

7.6.12 Standard of service residence

1.  The minimum standard for a Service residence includes all of the following amenities.
    a.                                                                                                             3 bedrooms.
    b.                                                                                                             Lounge.
    c.                                                                                                             Dining area.
    d.                                                                                                             Kitchen.
    e.                                                                                                             Laundry.
    f.                                                                                                             Bathroom.
    g.                                                                                                             Toilet.
    h.                                                                                                             Ensuite bathroom.
    i.                                                                                                             One of the following.
                                                                                                                   i.                                                               If the Service residences is in Darwin — a carport.
                                                                                                                   ii.                                                              In all other places — a single lock-up garage.
    j.                                                                                                             Storage.
    k.                                                                                                             Security features, other than back-to-base security systems.
    l.                                                                                                             Covered outdoor entertaining area.
    m.                                                                                                             A yard that has a minimum size that meets one of the following.
                                                                                                                   i.                                                               In the Greater Sydney area — 25 square metres.
                                                                                                                   ii.                                                              All other locations — 35 square metres.
2.  The following paragraphs do not apply to residences acquired by Defence Housing Australia before 1 July 2007.
    a.                                                                                                             Paragraph 1.l.
    b.                                                                                                             Paragraph 1.m.

7.6.13 Rent band for a member's rank group

1.  A member who holds a rank in a group listed in the following table may be allocated a Service residence in the rent band that is listed for their rank group.

Item  If a member has a rank in this group...  then the member may be allocated a home in this rent band...
1.    Corporal or lower                        1
      Sergeant
      Staff Sergeant
      Second Lieutenant
      Lieutenant
2.    Warrant Officer Class 2                  2
      Warrant Officer Class 1
      Captain
3.    Major                                    3
      Lieutenant Colonel
4.    Colonel                                  4
      Brigadier
5.    Major General or above                   5

2.  An offer of a Service residence in the rent band listed for the member's rank group is taken