Member's Guide to ADF Pay and Conditions in
9.9
Travelling allowance
Travelling allowance is paid to
meet the costs of meals, accommodation and incidentals, if you travel in
Accommodation
How much accommodation
allowance you get depends on where you go, and your rank. The rates are set by
market survey. For example, rates for
The purpose of the allowance
is to allow you to pay for commercial accommodation for the night.
Meals
The meal part of travelling
allowance is paid to allow you to buy breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Meal rates
are also set following a market survey, and vary by location.
If living-in accommodation is
provided you are not entitled to meal allowance, but you may claim for mess
meal charges. You are also not entitled to meal allowance if meals are given to
you free, except for meals provided on commercial airlines.
Incidentals
Incidental allowance is paid
for each 24-hour period you are away. It is designed to cover other expenses
you have while away.
Other issues
If you can prove that you
spent more than the allowance you can apply to get additional travelling
allowance.
If you are away for more than
21 days, you stop getting a daily rate of travelling allowance. Instead you are
paid an allowance that is based on what you actually spend.
What happens when you get
back?
You should confirm that the
trip went as planned. If you came back early you may have to pay back some
travelling allowance. If the trip was extended you may be entitled to more.
Application to Reservists: Yes.
References: ADF Pay and Conditions Manual, Chapter 9 Part 5
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