7Requirements for effective service

7 Requirements for effective service

(1) A person’s service as a member of the Permanent Forces or the Reserves is effective service if: (a) both of the following apply: (i) the person receives remuneration in relation to the service; (ii) the service is not ineffective service; or (b) the service is determined to be effective service under Division 7 of this Part.

Note: For ineffective service, see Division 8 of this Part.

(2) For the purposes of subparagraph (1)(a)(i), a person is taken to receive remuneration in relation to the service during the following periods: (a) a period of leave without pay, of no more than 21 continuous days, while the person is serving as a member of the Permanent Forces; (b) a period of approved absence without pay, of no more than 21 continuous days, while the person is serving as a member of the Reserves on a continuous full‑time basis.