Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00718:clause:1_5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00718
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 5
Character Range: 2403–5499

5  Section 15.3.33 (Close relative visit to seriously ill person overseas)
   Omit the section, substitute:

15.3.33    Close relative to visit a person overseas with a serious or very serious illness
1.   This section applies if all the following are met.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The member's spouse or partner is accompanying the member on a long-term posting overseas.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             A doctor has certified that a member's spouse or partner has a serious illness or very serious illness.
     c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The member's spouse or partner continues to have the serious illness or very serious illness.
2.   A close relative is eligible for the cost of travel from their home to the location of the person who has a serious illness or very serious illness if the CDF is satisfied it is reasonable having considered the following.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Any views of the member's spouse or partner or the member.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Any views of the member's spouse or partner's personal legal representative, if relevant.
     c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Any other factor relevant to the visit.
     Notes: To avoid doubt, only one close relative may be eligible for travel benefits under this section.
3.   The cost of travel in subsection 2 is the lesser of the following.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The allowable travel cost for the travel to the member's posting location and return.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The cost of the fares paid for the travel.