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When you can get the allowance

If you're a Service couple, only the member who's getting the overseas allowances will get the settling-in allowance and settling-out allowance. 

Work out how much you’ll get

The allowance is considered a fringe benefit but not FBT reportable. It may affect your tax assessable income.

When the allowance starts and stops


Visit the Afghanistan Inquiry website for information and welfare support regarding The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force’s (IGADF) Afghanistan Inquiry.