14.4.4 Travel
entitlement
14.4.5 Travel
costs
14.4.6 Class
of air travel for long-term posting
14.4.7 Alternative
travel modes and routes
14.4.8 Travel
by private vehicle
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 63. |
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The Commonwealth will pay the cost of members' and dependants' travel to and from the posting location in these situations. |
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To begin the posting. |
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At the end of the posting period, to travel back to |
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On evacuation of the member. See: Chapter 14 Part 6, Evacuations |
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On termination of the posting by the CDF. |
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On termination of the posting by the member. |
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The member and dependants are entitled to travel by the most efficient and economical mode and route. Exception: Travel may be by other modes and routes. This is subject to approval and cost limits. See: Clause 14.4.7, Alternative travel modes and routes |
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A member might marry while on long-term posting. At
the end of the posting period, the Commonwealth will provide the fare to |
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See also: Division 4, Dependants not travelling with the member |
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Persons who can make the decision under
paragraph 14.4.4.1.d on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: The CDF/Secretary have not authorised any other person to exercise this power under a section 58B determination as it is exercised under other powers. |
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For travel at the beginning and end of a posting period, a member and dependants are entitled to be paid travel costs for accommodation, meals and incidentals. |
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The entitlement is the same as if travelling to or from the posting location on short-term duty. See: Chapter 13 Part 3, Travel costs for short-term duty overseas Exception: If a dependant is less than 12 years old, the entitlement is two-thirds of the amount in this subclause. |
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The member is entitled to travel business class, if available. This includes connecting flights for the journey to or from the overseas posting location. Note: Business class is a ticket designated as J, C or equivalent. |
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If business class is not available, members with the rank of Colonel or lower must travel economy class. |
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A member is entitled to travel first class, if business class is not available and the member meets either of these conditions. |
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They hold the rank of Brigadier or higher. |
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They have special travel requirements. |
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A member with special travel requirements is a member travelling to or from the posting location for more than five hours on the aircraft. They must also satisfy one of these conditions. |
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The member is certified by a doctor as being pregnant at the time or travel. |
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The member is accompanying a dependent who is certified by a doctor as being pregnant at the time of travel. |
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The member is accompanying a child under seven years of age at the time of travel. |
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If a member is unable to accompany their pregnant dependent, the dependent may travel first class, if business class is not available. |
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If a member is unable to accompany a child under seven years of age, but the child is travelling with the member's spouse or interdependent partner, the spouse or partner and the child may travel first class if business class is not available. |
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The CDF may approve a member to travel first class in other special circumstances. The CDF must consider all these criteria. |
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Standards of amenities and hygiene if not travelling first class, both on the ground and on board the aircraft. |
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The member's health. |
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The time of year when travelling. |
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The duration of travel. |
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The nature of duties (if any) being undertaken while travelling. |
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The extent to which the member may be subject to discrimination, within the meaning of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986, while travelling. |
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Any other factor relevant to the member's travel. |
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Persons who
can make the decision under subclause 14.4.6.7 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: Integrated
Travel Solutions Director Senior ADF
Representative at the overseas post |
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A member or their dependants may choose to travel to or from the posting location via an alternative mode or route. Example: On the way home from a posting in Washington, the family chooses to take the train to Los Angeles. They then fly from Los Angeles to Sydney. Note: Dependants also includes dependants with special needs. |
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In this case, the member and dependants are entitled to travel to a maximum value of the entitlement listed in clause 14.4.4. |
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All these conditions must be met. |
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The member must apply in writing to the CDF for approval, stating their alternative itinerary and mode of transport. Note: The member will be reimbursed for transport costs only. They are not reimbursed for hotels, meals or any other incidental costs. |
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Recreation leave is approved to cover the extra travel time. |
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The CDF is satisfied that Service requirements will be met. |
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Before travel, the member pays any additional amounts above the entitlement in subclause 2. |
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The member does not use the Defence Travel Agency to arrange travel. |
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The member may choose any class of travel. |
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Example 1: Indirect route |
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The normal direct route is Washington DC to Sydney, flying Business Class. Cost: AUD 2,000. |
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Actual travel is by an indirect route (Washington-London-Sydney), flying Economy Class. Cost: AUD 4,000. |
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The member must contribute AUD 2,000 to the Commonwealth. |
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Example 2: Change of travel mode |
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The normal direct route is Washington DC to Sydney by air, flying Business Class. Cost: AUD 2,000 [Washington-Los Angeles AUD 500, Los Angeles-Sydney AUD 1,500]. |
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The actual mode of travel is Washington-Los Angeles by train [AUD 800], Los Angeles-Sydney by air, flying Business Class [AUD 1,500]. |
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The member must contribute AUD 300 to the Commonwealth. |
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Persons who can make the decision under
paragraph 14.4.7.3.a and paragraph 14.4.7.3.c on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: Integrated Travel Solutions
Director Senior ADF Representative at the
overseas post |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 64. |
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A member may be authorised to travel to or from their posting location by private vehicle. |
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In this case, the member is entitled to vehicle allowance and travel costs. Incidental costs are payable at half the normal rate. See: Annex 13.3.A, Travel costs |
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The entitlement must not be more than what would have been paid for the member's transport if the member had not used the vehicle. |