Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00720:clause:2_37
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00720
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 37
Character Range: 55327–57034

37          Section 5.5.23 (DFRT Allowances while on long service leave)
            Omit the section, substitute:

5.5.23    DFRT allowances during long service leave
1.  A member is eligible to receive a DFRT allowance during long service leave if they were eligible for the allowance on the day immediately before the member commences long service leave.
2.  If a member was in one of the following situations for the whole period from when they were last eligible for a DFRT allowance until they commence long service leave the member is eligible to receive the allowance during their long service leave.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The member was ill or in hospital.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The member was prevented from taking long service leave because they were required to remain on duty.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       If the member has received notice to show cause that results in their service being terminated under section 24(1)(a) of the Defence Regulation due to medically unfit for service in the Defence Force.