Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p139
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 139/293)
Character Range: 2402917–2407916

approves it after considering the individual circumstances of the recognised other person.
2.   The cost of travel is limited to the cost of travel by the most economical means determined by the CDF under the basic benefit in Part 1 of this Chapter.
3.   The non-Service partner is eligible only once to travel assistance on the breakdown of a relationship.
4.   The non-Service partner is eligible for travel costs if they travel by air for reasons other than those provided in section 9.1.4 if all the following apply.
     a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The CDF approves the travel by air.
     b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Both the following apply.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                i.                                   The non-Service partner pays any additional costs of travelling by air rather than rail.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ii.                                  The non-Service partner pays any excess baggage costs.
5.   The non-Service partner may require a child to travel by themselves. If the carrier requires the child to be escorted, the non-Service partner must pay for an adult to accompany them.

9.3.19 Accommodation during travel

   This table sets out how much a non-Service partner may be reimbursed for reasonable overnight accommodation costs.

Item  If the person is…                                                                                                                         then the most they will be reimbursed is…
1.    the non-Service partner                                                                                                                   the amount payable for accommodation at the location to a Colonel or lower under Annex 9.5.A.
2.    resident family or a recognised other person of a non-Service partner who is:                                                             the amount payable for accommodation at the location to a Colonel or lower under Annex 9.5.A.
      a. more than 5 years old, and
      b. occupies a separate room
3.    resident family or a recognised other person of a non-Service partner who is less than 5 years old                                        10% of the amount worked out under item 1.
4.    other resident family or recognised other persons of the non-Service partner who share a separate room with a person described in item 2  20% of the amount worked out under item 1.

9.3.20 Meals during travel

1.  A non-Service partner who is recognised family of a member is eligible to be reimbursed the cost of meals for themselves and the member's resident family or recognised other persons travelling with them during travel up to the following amounts.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     If the person is aged 10 or more — the amount payable for meals under Part 5, Payment of travel costs.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     If the person is aged under 10 — 50% of the amount payable for meals under Part 5, Payment of travel costs.
2.  In all cases, the person will be paid at the rate payable for the relevant location below.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Where they began the journey, if it takes less than a day.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Where they stay overnight, if the journey takes more than a day.
3.  The