Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:11:p63
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11 (pt 63/153)
Character Range: 1193770–1198256

member and both have the same housing benefit location, the following apply.
   a.                                                                                                             If both members are eligible for a removal to the same location under Part 5, only one member is eligible for the removal.

                                                                                                                  Note:  The removal is for the member and their resident family and other recognised other persons.
   b.                                                                                                             If the members are posted to adjacent housing benefit locations, all benefits apply to the location they choose to establish the family home.

Division 2: Removal of furniture and effects

6.5.8 Purpose

   This Division sets out what will and will not be removed.

6.5.8A COVID-19 pandemic – removal assistance payment

1.  This section applies to a member, other than a member ceasing continuous full-time service, if all of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                          They are eligible for a removal of furniture and effects under Part 5 Division 4.
    b.                                                                                                                          The removal occurs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    c.                                                                                                                          Any of the following people who fly to the member's gaining location in connection with the member commencing a posting.
                                                                                                                                i.                                                                                                                        The member.
                                                                                                                                ii.                                                                                                                       The member's resident family or recognised other persons moving to the gaining location.
2.  The member is eligible for $250.00.

    Note: This payment is only paid once for each removal.

6.5.9 Removal of portable household items

   A member is eligible to have their portable household items removed if they are furniture and effects normally used for domestic purposes.

6.5.9A Compensation for loss or damage to items removed or stored

   The CDF may provide a scheme to compensate members for loss or damage to furniture or effects removed or stored under this Part.

   Note: Compensation may be in the form of repair, replacement or payment.

6.5.10 Limitations on removals

   The removal of furniture and effects listed in an item in column A of the following table is subject to the conditions for removal in column B of the same item.

Item  Column A                                               Column B
      Furniture and effects                                  Conditions for removal
1.    A small boat, canoe, kayak or other small watercraft.  The item is no longer than 5.7m and no heavier than 51kg.
2.    A larger boat capable of being carried on a trailer.   The item falls within the definition of a towable item.
3.    A lawn locker or tool shed.                            The item has been dismantled and packed securely by the member.
4.    A motor bike, trail bike or mini-bike.                 The item is:
                                                             a. packed and crated by the member, and
                                                             b. drained of all petrol and oil.

6.5.10A Limitations on certain items during the COVID-19 pandemic

1.  This section applies to a member who meets all of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                     They are eligible for a removal of furniture and effects under Division 4.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                     The member, their