Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00727:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00727
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 4237–5252

6  General principles for administering this Part
 (1) This Part is intended to be administered in accordance with the principles in this section.
 (2) Committee members are not expected to gain or lose financially as a result of official travel.
 (3) Committee members must only incur expenses, or commit the Commonwealth to meet expenses, where funds are lawfully available to do so.
 (4) Travel may only be undertaken where its purpose is consistent with the duties of the Committee member.
 (5) When making travel arrangements, Committee members are to consider the following:
 (a) the necessity of travel and potential alternatives to travel, such as teleconferencing or videoconferencing;
 (b) the total cost of travel, including value for money;
 (c) any travel‑related administrative guidelines put in place by the Department;
 (d) the flexibility to maintain an appropriate balance between work and home responsibilities, as well as safety and security.

Division 2—Travel allowance for Committee members