Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p206
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 206/293)
Character Range: 2731176–2735140

If...                                                                                                                                          the hourly cost is...
the member owns the aircraft   the hourly cost of operating the aircraft.
                               This is based on budgeting figures for the aircraft, taking all these factors into account.
                               a. The aircraft type, model and engine capacity.
                               b. The yearly cost of operating the aircraft.
                               c. The average yearly flying time of the aircraft.
the member hires the aircraft  the hourly hire charge for the aircraft.

9.7.8 Limit to benefit

   The member's total benefit for the travel must not be more than the sum of these two amounts.
   a.                                                                                             Fares and travel costs under Part 5 of this Chapter, worked out as if they were travelling by the normal means of travel. This includes the benefit for any passenger they are authorised to carry and who would otherwise travel.
   b.                                                                                             Any other relevant charge. This includes the cost of transporting any goods owned or hired by the Commonwealth that they are authorised to carry.

9.7.9 Insurance

1.  A member must provide the CDF with written evidence that the aircraft is insured before the CDF can authorise the travel. The aircraft must be covered by both comprehensive and third party insurance.
2.  If a private aircraft is authorised for use on duty, the Commonwealth will not accept responsibility for any financial liability or loss arising from an accident it is involved in.
3.  If the Commonwealth is found liable for damage from an accident involving the aircraft, it may claim against the member to recover any damages awarded against it.

Chapter 10: Clothing and personal effects

Part 1: General provisions

10.1.1 Definitions

   In this Chapter the following apply.
   Loss means the loss or theft of clothing or personal effects.
   Personal effects means tangible property that might be worn or carried on or by the person.
   Value means the current catalogue price of an item, reduced by the proportion of its life already expired.

Part 2: Personal purchase of uniform articles

10.2.1 Purpose

   The purpose of this Part is to reimburse members who choose to buy approved articles of uniform and other requirements privately, instead of getting them through free issue.

10.2.2 Member this Part applies to

   This Part applies to these members, including members on Reserve service.
   a.                                                                         An officer on appointment.
   b.                                                                         A Warrant Officer on enlistment or promotion.

10.2.3 Benefit

1.  The member is eligible for the reimbursement of the cost of privately bought items of uniform and personal necessities. Both these conditions must be met.
    a.                                                                                                                                                          The member is eligible to be provided with the item.
    b.                                                                                                                                                          The CDF is satisfied that the purchase is reasonable. The CDF must consider all these criteria.
    i.                                                                                                                                                          The availability of the items from Service sources.
    ii.                                                                                                                                                         The member's