The current policy document governing the Australian Government Prisoner Loan Scheme for Australian citizens detained overseas — including the maximum loan amount, eligibility criteria, disbursement…

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The release comprises DFAT consular policy guidance on the Australian Government Prisoner Loan Scheme for Australian citizens detained overseas, covering both the prisoner loan and the prisoner medical assistance loan. Key quantified settings include a maximum prisoner loan of AUD150 per month for Category A locations and AUD300 per month for Category B locations, a medical loan maximum of AUD150 per month, and an annual medical examination cover of AUD350, with costs above that requiring director approval. Eligibility is limited to Australian citizens in approved locations detained for three months or more, without adequate financial support. Loans are assessed case by case, paid quarterly, require signed legally enforceable deeds, and are generally due for repayment within six months of release. Operational constraints include passport restrictions for unpaid debts, cable approval requirements for location additions and exceptions, and reassessment every two to three years. Some passages are redacted under sections 33(a)(iii) and 47E(d) of the FOI Act.