Close relative to visit a person overseas with a serious or very serious illness
15.3.33 Close relative to visit a person overseas with a serious or very serious illness
1. This section applies if all of the following are met.
a. The member's partner is accompanying the member on a long-term posting overseas.
b. A doctor has certified that a member's partner has a serious illness or very serious illness.
c. The member's partner continues to have the serious illness or very serious illness.
2. A close relative is eligible for the cost of travel from their home to the location of the person who has a serious illness or very serious illness if the CDF is satisfied it is reasonable having considered all of the following.
a. Any views of the member's partner or the member.
b. Any views of the member's partner's personal legal representative, if relevant.
c. Any other factor relevant to the visit.
2A. To avoid doubt, only one close relative is eligible for travel benefits under this section.
3. The cost of travel in subsection 2 is the lesser of the following.
a. The allowable travel cost for the travel to the member's posting location and return.
b. The cost of the fares paid for the travel.
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