16Other benefits not specified

16 Other benefits not specified

This section allows for additional benefits to be approved to enable the member and their dependant to manage unforeseen, exceptional or compassionate circumstances. During the period of effect of this Determination, the decision maker may approve other benefits of a similar type that the member would have been eligible for under Chapters 14 to 16 of the Defence Determination, had that Determination applied to the member. When making a decision under subsection 2, the decision maker must take the following into consideration.

The welfare of the member and their dependant.
Any evidence provided to justify the benefit.
Any other relevant matter.

Despite subsection 2, the decision maker is not to approve any of the following benefits.

Cost of living adjustment.
Cost of posting allowance.
Location allowance
Transfer allowance.
Pet relocation costs.
Club memberships.
Separation allowance.
Foreign language tuition or training.
Excess baggage costs.
Additional food or clothing allowances.
Additional recreation leave.
Worldwide risk insurance.
Any benefit that is equivalent to a benefit that has been provided by the MFO or another organisation.