Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00960:clause:5_1:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00960
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 1 (pt 2/3)
Character Range: 19440–26143

decision maker is satisfied it is unreasonable for the person to walk to and from the accommodation.

8.7A.7    Assistance with meals
1.  Subject to subsection 2, a person is eligible for an allowance for a meal at one of the following rates if the decision maker is satisfied it is reasonable.
    a.                                                                                                                                                            If the person is less than 10 years old — half the rate set out in Annex 9.5.A Part 4 table item 1 for the relevant meal.
    b.                                                                                                                                                            If the person is 10 years or older — the rate set out in Annex 9.5.A Part 4 table item 1 for the relevant meal.
2.  The person is not eligible for assistance for a meal if the meal is provided at no cost to the person.
3.  If a person under 18 years of age is eligible for assistance under this section the payment is made to the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                            If they are travelling with a parent, adult relative or legal guardian — to the parent, adult relative or legal guardian.
    b.                                                                                                                                                            If they are travelling alone — to the child.

8.7A.8    Assistance with incidental expenses
1.  A person is eligible for incidentals allowance if the decision maker is satisfied it is reasonable.
2.  The rate of incidentals allowance is one of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                            The amount payable to a member under subsection 9.5.41.2 table item 3.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                            If subsection 3 applies, the rate set by the decision maker.
3.  The rate of allowance may exceed the limit in paragraph 2.a. if the decision maker is satisfied that the maximum amount payable under paragraph 2.a. is not sufficient in the circumstances.

8.7A.9    Assistance with dependant or child care
1.  A person is eligible for assistance with caring responsibilities for a dependant if the decision maker is satisfied it is reasonable having regard to the support being provided to the member attending Royal Commission hearing.
2.  Assistance under subsection 1 includes any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Transport to and from any of the following for the person's dependant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                                          The home of the dependant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                                         The home of the person who will care for the dependant.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Transport to and from any of the following for the person who will care for the dependant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                                          The home of the person who will care for the dependant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                                         The location of the Royal Commission hearing.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Any of the following services.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        i.                                                                                          Dependent care.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ii.                                                                                         Specialist dependent care.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        iii.                                                                                        Child minding.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        iv.                                                                                         Respite care.
3.  In this section, a person's dependant means someone the decision maker is satisfied is dependent on the person.