Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01606:clause:1_3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L01606
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 3
Character Range: 1990–5335

3  Section 4.6.6. (Executive vehicle allowance)
   Omit section, substitute:

4.6.6    Executive vehicle allowance
1.  This section does not apply to a member holding the rank of Lieutenant General or higher.
2.  The member is eligible for executive vehicle allowance if any of the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                          They hold a star rank, other than under paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Defence Regulation.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                          They have been directed do either of the following for a continuous period of three months or more.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                i.                                                                                                   Act at a star rank under paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Defence Regulation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ii.                                                                                                  Perform duties of a higher rank that is a star rank.
3.  Subject to subsection 4, the rate of executive vehicle allowance for a member who performs the type of service in column A and holds the rank in column B is the rate in column C of the following table.
    Note: A member who is directed to act at a higher rank (including a star rank) under paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Defence Regulation is considered to be holding the higher rank.

Item           Column A                                                Column B   Column C

               Service type                                            Rank       Rate
1.             The member is performing continuous full-time service.  Brigadier  $25,208 a year.
Major General  $26,928 a year.
2.             The member is performing Reserve service                Brigadier  $69.06 a day.
Major General  $73.78 a day.

    Note 1: The method used to calculate the amount of allowance is provided under:
    1. Subsection 3.2.7, for members on continuous full-time service.
    2. Subsection 3.2.7A, for members on a flexible service determination.
    Note 2: The allowance is paid fortnightly in addition to salary.

    Note 3: Calculation of the payment is based on a 14 day fortnight.

    Note 4: The allowance does not count as salary for superannuation purposes.

4.  For the purpose of column B in subsection 3, a member holding the rank in column A who is directed to perform the duties of the rank in column B is taken to hold the rank in column C of the following table.

Item  Column A                    Column B                 Column C
1.    Colonel or lower            Brigadier                Brigadier
2.    Brigadier or Major General  Major General or higher  Major General