Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020C00525:reg:7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020C00525
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 7
Character Range: 5502–6467

7  Requirements for effective service
 (1) A person's service as a member of the Permanent Forces or the Reserves is effective service if:
 (a) both of the following apply:
 (i) the person receives remuneration in relation to the service;
 (ii) the service is not ineffective service; or
 (b) the service is determined to be effective service under Division 7 of this Part.
Note: For ineffective service, see Division 8 of this Part.
 (2) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(a)(i), a person is taken to receive remuneration in relation to the service during the following periods:
 (a) a period of leave without pay, of no more than 21 continuous days, while the person is serving as a member of the Permanent Forces;
 (b) a period of approved absence without pay, of no more than 21 continuous days, while the person is serving as a member of the Reserves on a continuous full‑time basis.

Division 3—Period of effective service: members of the Permanent Forces