Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p118
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 118/293)
Character Range: 2309188–2315348

time.
3.  This value is worked out in this way.

    where 80 is the number of hours worked in a fortnight (8 hours a day x 10 days). This formula applies whether travel occurs in or out of working hours.
4.  A member is not eligible for the costs of coach travel for themselves, their resident family or recognised other persons if air or rail travel is available unless the CDF is satisfied of all the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                             The cost is the same or less.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                             The time taken would not involve extra short absence for travel.
5.  If the travel is leave travel, salary and DFRT allowances means all salary and allowances payable for recreation leave. These allowances are not included.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Rent allowance.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Hardship allowance.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                             Overseas living allowances.

9.1.4 Air as the most economical means of travel

1.  Air travel is the most economical means for any of these journeys.
    a.                                                                                                           To or from Darwin (except RAAF Base Tindal to or from Darwin).
    b.                                                                                                           To or from Tasmania.
    c.                                                                                                           Between a remote location and the nearest capital city.
    d.                                                                                                           To or from Canberra when travelling on temporary duty other than between Canberra and Nowra or Jervis Bay.

                                                                                                                 Note:  Section 9.1.4A provides the most economical means of travel between Canberra and Nowra or Jervis Bay.
    e.                                                                                                           Between a place in an external territory and a place in Australia.
    f.                                                                                                           If surface transport would involve an overnight journey and resident family or recognised other persons include either of the following.
                                                                                                                 i.                                                                                                                                                  A child under 3 years old.
                                                                                                                 ii.                                                                                                                                                 Two children under 7 years old.
    g.                                                                                                           If surface transport would involve a journey of at least 2 nights and resident family or recognised other persons include either of the following.
                                                                                                                 i.                                                                                                                                                  A child under 7 years old.
                                                                                                                 ii.                                                                                                                                                 Two children under 10 years old.
2.  The CDF may decide that air travel is the most economical means of travel if any of these criteria are met.
    a.                                                                                                           The difference in the cost of travel is small and there is a saving in travelling time.
    b.                                                                                                           Air travel is justified given the official duties and expenses of the member travelling.
    c.                                                                                                           Medical or compassionate reasons mean that travel by surface transport would be inefficient.

9.1.4A Most economical means between Canberra and Nowra or Jervis Bay

   Self-drive hire car is the most economical means of travel for travel between Canberra and Nowra or Jervis Bay.

9.1.5 Lowest practical fare

1.  Lowest practical fare is the lowest fare for the day of travel when the travel is booked, having regard to whether all of the following conditions are met.
    a.                                                                                                                                                           It meets the business needs of the member.
    b.                                                                                                                                                           It is for