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Defence (Individual Benefits) Determination 2022 (No. 7)

No longer in force

Administered by

Department of Defence

This item is authorised by the following title:

Defence Act 1903

Latest version

F2022L01328

07 October 2022 - 21 January 2026

Table of contents

1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
5 Definition
6 Application
Ending on the date that is 3 months after the close relative arrives in the member’s posting location. For travel at the end of the member’s posting — between the following dates. Starting on a date set by the decision maker that aligns with the member’s return to Australia in connection with the end of their posting to the overseas posting location. Ending on the date that is 3 months after the close relative arrives in the member’s posting location. 8
9 Travel costs, baggage and health care benefits The member is eligible for all of the following for their close relative. Travel costs. Baggage benefits. Health care. 10 Other travel-related costs The member is eligible for reimbursement of any of the following travel-related costs which are incurred by their close relative for the purpose of travel under this Determination. The cost of a passport. The cost of a visa. 11 Effect of cancellation of posting If the member’s long-term posting overseas is cancelled on request of the member before the posting commences, the member must repay the cost of benefit received under this Determination that cannot be refunded.