Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 27/293)
Character Range: 1771132–1775219

the period that they hold the home.

   Note: This is called a 'higher contribution scheme' contribution.

7.6.44 Contribution for a home chosen at a lower rank group's rent band

1.  This section applies to a member who chooses a Service residence or rent band choice home with a lower rent band than the member is eligible for at their rank group.
2.  The member must pay the contribution for the lower rank group listed against the rent band of the home under section 7.6.41 and Annex 7.A.

7.6.45 Member allocated a Service residence above their rank group

1.  This section applies to a member who is allocated a Service residence in a rent band that is higher than the one specified for the member's rank group in subsection 7.6.13.1.
2.  The member must pay the contribution that applies under section 7.6.41 and Annex 7.A.

7.6.46 Member allocated a Service residence below their rank group

1.  This section applies to a member who is allocated a Service residence with a lower rent band than the member is eligible for at their rank group under 7.6.13.
2.  The member must pay the contribution for the lower rank group listed against the rent band of the home in Annex 7.A.

7.6.48 Member promoted or commissioned

1.  This section applies to a member who meets both of these conditions.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              They live in a Service residence that is above their rank group eligibility.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              They are promoted to a rank in the next higher rank group.
2.  A member who has been promoted must notify Defence Housing Australia in writing. This allows Defence Housing Australia to assess whether the promotion has any effect on the member's contribution.
3.  On the date of their promotion, the member's contribution for the Service residence is increased to the rate for their new rank group (relevant to the classification of the Service residence).
4.  If a member's new rank group is the one specified for the classification of their Service residence or rent band choice home under subsection 7.6.13.1, both the following arrangements apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Any requirement for the member to pay a higher contribution scheme amount under Part 2 of Annex 7.A ceases.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The member must pay the contribution worked out under Part 1 of Annex 7.A.
5.  A member who is notified of a promotion to a higher rank group is able to be allocated a Service residence at the higher rank group before the posting commences. The member may continue to pay the contribution for their substantive rank group until the date the promotion commences. From the date of promotion the member must pay the contribution for their new rank.
6.  If a member