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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 97. |
15.3.23 Purpose
15.3.24 Definition
15.3.25 Hire
of official vehicle for casual short-term private use
15.3.26 Continuous
full-time private use of official vehicle
15.3.27 Miscellaneous
vehicle costs
15.3.28 Defence
Executive Vehicle Scheme
15.3.29 Waiver
of contribution
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The purpose of this Division is to authorise member contributions for the use of an official vehicle at a posting location. |
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This table defines terms used in this Division. |
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Official vehicle |
An official vehicle means any of these vehicles. A motor vehicle provided to a member at Commonwealth expense. A vehicle controlled by any of these organisations. a. An Australian diplomatic mission. b. The ADF. c. A Commonwealth department or agency represented at the posting location. A pool vehicle made available to Commonwealth personnel at the posting location for casual private use during normal working hours and weekends. |
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Private use |
Private use means using an official vehicle for non-work related purposes. This includes travel to and from the member's private residence to the normal place of duty. |
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If the CDF allows a member to hire an official vehicle, the member must pay an amount worked out under Division 4 clause 15.3.21. The member must pay for each kilometre the vehicle travelled, during the hire period. |
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2. |
If an official vehicle is hired by the member and supplied with a driver, the member must pay the Commonwealth the cost of overtime or extra salary paid to the driver. |
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3. |
Subclause 2 does not apply to the member if the CDF believes it is essential for the member or dependant to be given a car with a driver. Approval may only be given under either of these conditions. |
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a. |
The member or a dependant is not authorised to drive at the posting location because of religious custom or law. |
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The CDF believes such driving would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the member or dependant. |
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This clause does not apply to a member who meets both these conditions. |
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a. |
The member is on long-term posting in |
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b. |
The member is authorised to hire an official vehicle
for private travel between |
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Persons who can make the decisions under subclauses 15.3.25.1 and 15.3.25.3 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: A person not below WO2 (E)/APS 5 who is authorised to manage Defence personnel administration at the overseas post Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post 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 CDF may allocate an official vehicle for continuous full-time private use, for a set period of time. |
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The member must pay to the Commonwealth an amount worked out using this formula. |
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A x 8000 x |
B |
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365 |
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A is the rate of allowance payable under Division 4 subclause 15.3.21.4. B is the number of days in the period for which the vehicle was allocated. |
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The contribution is deducted from salary each fortnight. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 15.3.26.1 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: A person not below WO2 (E)/APS 5 who is authorised to manage Defence personnel administration at the overseas post Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post 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 Commonwealth will meet these miscellaneous vehicle costs. |
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a. |
Registration. |
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b. |
Maintenance. |
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c. |
Servicing. |
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d. |
Fuel costs. |
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The member is required to pay for fuel and extra servicing cost, when both these conditions are met. |
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a. |
The vehicle is being used for private purposes. |
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b. |
The member is on recreation leave. |
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Rules on g See: Chapter 7.2 Chief
Executive's Instructions, |
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This clause applies when a member has been supplied a second vehicle under the Defence Executive Vehicle Scheme. |
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To be supplied with a vehicle under this Scheme, the member must meet both these conditions. |
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They must hold the rank of Brigadier or higher. |
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They must pay a contribution for the second vehicle, depending on whether the vehicle is being used on a casual or full-time basis. |
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The CDF may waive the requirement to make a contribution for the use of an official vehicle. |
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The CDF must consider the Chief Executive's Instructions made under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 when making this decision. |
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Persons who can make the decision under clause 15.3.29 on behalf of the Secretary/CDF: A person not below MAJGEN(E)/SES Band 2 who is a Group Head. |