Division 2: Baggage entitlements

14.4.9    Baggage entitlements

1.

Each member and dependant authorised to travel overseas at Commonwealth cost may transport 30 kg of baggage at Commonwealth cost.

Exception: For travel through the USA, the entitlement is two suitcases.

2.

This entitlement includes the amount of baggage the carrier allows the passenger to carry for no extra charge.

14.4.10   Excess baggage

 

TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 65.

1.

The CDF may authorise payment to a member for excess baggage charges.

2.

The member may be paid the excess baggage charges incurred, having regard to the following limits.

 

a.

Payments may not be made for more than 15 kg of excess baggage for each person.

 

b.

In the USA, the entitlement is for one additional suitcase per person.

 

c.

Costs are limited to those that would apply to travel by the most direct route.

3.

The CDF must consider all these criteria.

 

a.

The nature and content of the baggage, including any special equipment being carried as baggage.

Example: Wheelchairs.

 

b.

Removal arrangements made by the Commonwealth.

 

c.

The duration and timing of the posting.

 

Persons who can make the decision under subclause 14.4.10.1 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF:

A person not below WO2/APS 5 who is authorised to manage Defence personnel administration at the overseas post

Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post

Integrated Travel Solutions Director

A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in Southern Victoria who is:

-     Overseas Administration Team Leader

-     Personnel Administration Manager Specialist

-     Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager

-     Director Personnel Administration Centre
14.4.11   Unaccompanied baggage or air freight

 

TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 65.

1.

The entitlement in clause 14.4.10 may be converted to unaccompanied baggage or air freight.

2.

If the member chooses to send baggage unaccompanied, the cost limit is as if the member had moved the full entitlement of air baggage at the accompanied rate.

3.

This means that the cost of accompanied baggage plus the cost of unaccompanied baggage, must not be more than the cost of 45 kg of accompanied baggage.

4.

If there is no unaccompanied baggage rate available, air freight may be used on the same principle.

 

 

PACMAN                                             AL12 (October 2011)                             Chapter 14 – Part 4 Division 2 – 1