Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p119
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 119/293)
Character Range: 2314825–2321002

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 a regular scheduled flight.
    c.                                                                                                                                                           It is for travel that is scheduled to leave within 45 minutes of either of the following times.

                                                                                                                                                                 Note: The times do not include travel time to and from the airports, check-in times or security checks.
                                                                                                                                                                 i.                                                                                                       The latest possible departure flight time for departure flights.
                                                                                                                                                                 ii.                                                                                                      The earliest possible return flight time for return flights.
2.  A person who travels by air must travel using the lowest practical fare at the class of travel for which they are eligible.
3.  Flexible fares may only be used when either of the following could occur.
    a.                                                                                                                                                           The scheduled meeting or event may not go ahead.
    b.                                                                                                                                                           The meeting or event times are likely to change.
4.  The following may not be considered when looking for the lowest practical fare.
    a.                                                                                                                                                           The airline.
    b.                                                                                                                                                           Type of aircraft.
    c.                                                                                                                                                           The provision of in-flight meals.
    d.                                                                                                                                                           Access to airline flight lounges.
    e.                                                                                                                                                           Airline reward, frequent flyer or loyalty points.
5.  A member who travels by a fare that is not the lowest practical fare must provide their reasons in writing.

9.1.6 Travel by own means

1.  If a member has been approved to travel by their own means, the member is eligible for the lesser of the following amounts.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The normal departmental liability.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The actual cost of travel.
2.  For paragraph 1.b, if a part of the travel is by a vehicle, the actual cost of travel for that part of the travel is calculated in accordance with Chapter 9 Part 6 Division 5, Vehicle allowance amounts and limits.
3.  If a member is directed to travel by a specified route in conjunction with the approval to travel by their own means, the member ceases to be eligible for the amount payable under subsection 1 if they do not follow the specified route unless the CDF is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances for not following the route.

9.1.7 Normal departmental liability

1.  Normal departmental liability is what the Commonwealth would pay for a journey made by a member, their resident family and recognised other persons authorised to travel to a place at Commonwealth expense. It includes these costs.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The cost of travel to the place by the most economical means.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The costs of travel to and from the relevant airports, railway stations and coach terminals.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Any taxes or levies on the travel.
2.  This table shows what happens when a member travels by means