Subdivision 1: General provisions
6.5.84 Purpose
6.5.84A Definitions
6.5.84B When a benefit must be taken
Subdivision 2: Removal of furniture and effects
6.5.85 Removal benefit for resident family or recognised other persons
Guidance
In the total workforce system, the Permanent Forces may be said to comprise members in Service categories 6 and 7. A member of the Reserves on continuous full-time service may be described as a member in Service category 3, 4 or 5 and Service option C.
Example for Item 7: Correspondence with real estate agents.
Guidance
It does not matter whether the items were originally removed and stored at Commonwealth or private expense.
6.5.86 Removal in Australia on death of member who has no resident family or recognised other persons
Guidance
Removal arrangements need to be made in association with Service Instructions about a deceased member's effects.
Subdivision 3: Pet relocations on death of a member
6.5.86A Eligibility for pet relocation – accompanied resident family
6.5.86B Eligibility for pet relocation and boarding – no accompanied resident family
6.5.86C How a benefit is paid
Guidance
The eligibility under section 6.5.86A or 6.5.86B must be met before the pet relocation occurs and for the benefit to be paid.
