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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 66. |
14.4.16 Dependants
not travelling with member
14.4.17 Baggage
charges
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In certain circumstances, a member's dependants may
travel to or from the posting location at a different time than the member.
Approval may only be given if the CDF is satisfied that the sep |
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Examples: |
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The dependant is temporarily medically unfit to travel overseas at the same time as the member. |
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Departure is delayed for the child's educational needs. |
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A relative of the member suffers ill health and the dependant chooses to remain to help the relative. |
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Short posting notice does not provide adequate time to make domestic arrangements before departure. |
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To qualify for travel at Commonwealth cost, all these conditions must be met. |
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The dependant is being removed to the posting location at Commonwealth cost. |
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The dependant can spend the minimum period under subclause 12.3.5.3 or 12.3.5.4 as part of the member's household at the posting location. See: Chapter 12 Part 3 clause 12.3.5, definition of dependants |
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The dependant is not travelling to or from the posting location on any other type of Commonwealth-assisted airfare, based on the allowable travel cost. |
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If the dependant returns unaccompanied to Australia at Commonwealth cost, the member must have served at least 12 months at the overseas posting location. Exception: The CDF may reduce the 12-month limit if there are special circumstances. |
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This table describes the maximum amounts paid for travel by a dependant, not travelling with the member. |
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For... |
The maximum amount payable is the... |
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a child who travels to or from the posting location, unaccompanied by the member or member's spouse or interdependent partner |
allowable travel cost to the location. |
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any other dependant not travelling with the member |
amount that would have been paid by the Commonwealth, if the dependant had accompanied the member for travel. |
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For this clause, the dependant must not travel: |
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before the date of effect of the posting order, or |
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more than 12 months after the member's travel from the posting location. |
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A dependant who does not travel with the member is not entitled to a rest period. |
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Persons who
can make the decision under subclause 14.4.16.1 and paragraph 14.4.16.2.d on
behalf of the Secretary/CDF: A person working in the Personnel Administration Centre in - Overseas Administration Team Leader - Personnel Administration Manager Specialist - Civilian and Overseas Personnel Administration Centre Manager - Director Personnel Administration Centre |
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The member may claim costs involved in carrying the dependant's personal baggage. The cost must have been unavoidable. Examples: It might be necessary to buy portage to help in these situations. |
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The dependant has a disability that prevents them carrying their luggage. |
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The dependant is a child. The flight attendant is not permitted to carry the luggage for the child. |