Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

DEFENCE FORCE REGULATIONS 1952 - REG 58D

         (1)   If:

                (a)    the Commonwealth:

                          (i)    supplies electricity to married quarters occupied by a member or any of the member's family; or

                         (ii)    pays for the supply of electricity to the quarters; and

               (b)    the quarters do not have a meter that measures how much electricity is used;

                the Minister may determine, in writing, the charge the member must pay for the supply of the electricity.

         (2)   The amount of the charge is a debt due to the Commonwealth.

         (3)   Without affecting its right to recover an amount payable under this regulation by other means, the Commonwealth may deduct the amount from the member's salary and allowances.