9.2.7 Purpose
9.2.8 Travel
by the most economical means
9.2.9 Travel
by means that are not the most economical
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This Division sets out entitlements for a member travelling on temporary duty. Entitlements vary with the member's chosen means of travel. |
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A member who travels by the most economical means may have these entitlements. |
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Travel at a class described in Part 1 clause 9.1.6, Class of travel. |
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Baggage as described in Part 1 clause 9.1.7, Baggage entitlement general. Exceptions: |
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The Commonwealth will not pay for costs of excess baggage when the travel is by coach or self-drive car. |
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If travel is by air to temporary duty of more than seven days, the CDF may approve excess accompanied baggage costs for one additional piece of baggage. |
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c. |
Travelling allowance and meal allowance. |
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Persons who can make the decision under paragraph 9.2.8.b, exception ii, on behalf of the CDF: Supervisor
not below WO2(E)/APS 4, in the member's direct chain
of command or supervision. Director/Commanding
Officer not below MAJ(E)/APS 6 in the member's
direct chain of command or supervision. Commanding
Officer (no rank limitation) Navy |
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A member may apply to travel by means that are not the most economical.
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The CDF may allow the member to travel by the less economical means. The CDF should consider the member's wishes and the needs of the ADF. |
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This table sets out entitlements and conditions when the member travels by the alternative means. |
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If the member chooses to travel by |
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air rather than rail |
a. they must pay any additional cost of travelling by the method they choose before approval is given. b. travel may be approved for all or part of the journey. c. the entitlement is to the lesser of allowances and travelling time when the two means of travel are compared. d. they may be entitled to travelling allowance and meal allowance under Chapter 9 Part 5, Payment of travel costs. |
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rail rather than air
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a. they must pay any additional cost of travelling by the method they choose before approval is given. b. travel may be approved for all or part of the journey. c. travelling time will be as if the journey was by air. If it is on a working day, any excess travelling time should be taken as leave. d. they may be entitled to travelling allowance and meal allowance under Chapter 9 Part 5, Payment of travel costs. |
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a private vehicle rather than any other form of
transport. |
a. they may be
entitled to vehicle allowance up to the cost of the most economical means of
travel. b. travelling time
will be as if the journey was by the most economical means of travel. If it
is on a working day, any excess travelling time must be taken as recreation
leave. c. they may be
entitled to travelling allowance and meal allowance under Chapter 9 Part
5, Payment of travel costs. |
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Persons who can make the decision under subclause 9.2.9.2 on behalf of the CDF: Supervisor
not below WO2(E)/APS 4, in the member's direct chain
of command or supervision. Director/Commanding
Officer not below MAJ(E)/APS 6 in the member's
direct chain of command or supervision. Commanding
Officer (no rank limitation) Navy |