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Vehicle allowance assists a member with reasonable
costs when they are authorised to use a private vehicle in |
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On duty. |
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On recall to duty outside normal working hours. |
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To get to duty during public transport stoppages. |
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On leave travel. |
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On removal. |
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Normally travel will be by the most economical means. This concept is explained in Parts 1 and 2 of this Chapter. The most economical means might involve air travel, or other public transport, as well as private vehicle travel. |
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Nevertheless, a member may be given approval to use their private vehicle for official travel. This Part explains what rules a member needs to meet in order to be given this approval. Generally, they fall into these categories. |
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Use of a private vehicle is convenient for the member. |
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Use of a private vehicle is an efficient form of travel. |
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Vehicle allowance is calculated as a rate for each kilometre. Generally there is a limit to how much can be paid. See: Division 5 clause 9.6.27, Limit to entitlement |
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This table shows what the Commonwealth pays for each means of travel. |
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If travel is by... |
then the Commonwealth pays... |
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private vehicle |
a. allowance payable to a member under this Part. b. travelling allowance, if any. c. meal allowance, if any. |
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normal means |
a. fares of the member and any passenger who would otherwise travel at Commonwealth expense. b. travelling allowance, if any. c. meal allowance, if any. |
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This Part includes the following Divisions and Annexes: |
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General (clauses 9.6.4 to 9.6.9) |
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Authorised travel on duty and recall to duty from paid leave (clauses 9.6.10 to 9.6.13) |
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Authorised
travel on removal (clauses 9.6.14 to 9.6.16A) |
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Authorised
travel on other journeys (clauses 9.6.17 to 9.6.22) |
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Vehicle
allowance amounts and limits (clauses 9.6.23 to
9.6.27) |
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Defence travel matrix |
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