13.4.1 Member
this Division applies to
13.4.2 Member
this Division does not apply to
13.4.3 Allowance
if meals not provided
13.4.4 Allowance
for supplementary dietary needs
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This Division applies to a member serving for a period overseas on one of these projects. |
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A Defence co-operation program or project. |
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A similar program or project approved by the CDF. |
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The CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The duties performed by the member. |
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The circumstances in which the program or project is conducted. |
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The duration of the program or project. |
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Any other relevant factor. |
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Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 13.4.1.1.b on behalf of the CDF: Integrated Travel Solutions Director |
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A member is not entitled under this Division if they are entitled to seagoing allowance. |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 33. |
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This clause applies to the member during part or all of their stay at a location overseas. Both these conditions must be met. |
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The member does not stay in a hotel or other commercial lodging, or living-in accommodation. |
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The member is not provided with food. |
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The member is entitled to these benefits for the period. |
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An allowance for the costs that the CDF considers reasonable for food and drinks, excluding alcohol. |
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Half the normal rate for incidentals under Part 3 Travel costs for short-term duty overseas. |
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For paragraph 2.a, the CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The cost the member incurred for food and drinks. |
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The member’s welfare and dietary needs. |
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The cost and availability of supplies at the place where the member is on duty, and alternative sources of supply. |
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The cost of transporting goods to the member. |
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Any other factor relevant to the member's situation. |
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Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 13.4.3.2.a on behalf of the CDF: Integrated Travel Solutions Director |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 34. |
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The CDF may decide that the food provided to a member does not satisfy ordinary dietary needs. If so, the member is entitled to be reimbursed food costs incurred in meeting those needs. |
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When making a decision, the CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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The quantity and quality of the food provided. |
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The ordinary dietary requirements of someone serving in the member's circumstances. |
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Any other factor relevant to the food provided. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 13.4.4.1 on behalf of the CDF: Integrated Travel Solutions Director |