Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p126
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 126/293)
Character Range: 2345410–2349262

member's eligibility for travel, baggage and accommodation expenses on their removal on posting.

9.2.14 Rail as the most economical means of travel

   This table sets out benefits and conditions when a member travels on posting and rail is the most economical means of travel.

Item  If the member...                                       the member...
1.    travels by rail as the most economical means           a. is expected to transfer baggage with their furniture and effects. If the baggage is carried by rail, the restrictions in section 9.1.10 apply.
                                                             b. is eligible for reasonable costs for accommodation and meals for themselves, their resident family and recognised other persons.
                                                             c. is eligible for reasonable door-to-door travel costs.
                                                             d. will not be reimbursed costs of accommodation and meals if travelling allowance is paid.
2.    chooses to travel by air rather than rail              a. may be approved air travel for all or part of the journey.
                                                             b. will not be approved air travel until the member has paid any additional cost of travelling by air rather than by rail.
                                                             c. must pay any excess baggage costs.
3.    chooses to travel by private vehicle rather than rail  and their resident family and recognised other persons may be authorised to travel and may be eligible for vehicle allowance up to the cost of first class rail travel. Both of the following conditions apply.
                                                             a. The member's rank does not matter.
                                                             b. Any cost of sleeping berth accommodation is used in working out the cost of rail travel. This applies whether it is included in the fare or available as an additional cost.
                                                             Note: If the travel is on a working day, any time greater than the time it takes to travel by rail should be taken as leave.

9.2.15 Air as the most economical means of travel

   This table sets out benefits and conditions when a member travels on posting and air is the most economical means of travel.

Item  If the member...                                                                                     the member...
1.    travels by air as the most economical means with their resident family and recognised other persons  a. may have their baggage limit increased by:

                                                                                                           i. one piece for each adult who is resident family or as a recognised other person, and
                                                                                                           ii. up to 2 pieces for children.

                                                                                                           b. is eligible for reasonable costs, for accommodation and meals for themselves and their resident family and recognised other persons.
                                                                                                           c. is eligible for reasonable door-to-door travel costs.
2.    travels alone by air as the most economical means                                                    a. may have their baggage limit increased by:

                                                                                                               i. up to 3 pieces for journeys to or from Darwin; between a remote location and the nearest capital city; or between a place in an external territory and a place