Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p161
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 161/293)
Character Range: 2504484–2508631

by coach may only be approved as the most economical means for one of these reasons.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                             It is the only means available.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                             The resident family request it as the most appropriate.
2.  In all other instances travel by coach should be limited. It can be used if it is the only way resident family can be taken to or from the transport used for the major part of the journey.

9.3.83 Baggage

   If baggage is included with furniture and effects, the insurance provisions for removal on death of a member under Chapter 6 Part 5 Division 11 will apply.

9.3.84 Deferral of a resident family's travel

   Resident family may defer travel for no more than 12 months from the date of the member's death.

Division 11: Travel for representational purposes

9.3.85 Member accompanied on business travel within Australia

1.  A member is not eligible to have their partner accompany them on Defence business travel within Australia using a benefit provided under this Determination unless the CDF is satisfied that, considering the purpose of the travel, it is demonstrably in the interests of the Commonwealth.
2.  If the CDF approves accompanied travel on Defence business within Australia, the member is eligible for all the following, as applicable.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The reasonable additional cost of accommodation.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The partner's transportation cost by the same mode and class of travel as the member. This is the only transportation cost payable for the member's partner.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Costs incurred for meals, up to the same daily limit as the member's eligibility for meals under Annex 9.5.A Part 4 for travel on Defence business within Australia.

Part 4: Leave travel

9.4.1 Overview

   This Part details the travel benefits that a member can use with their leave.

9.4.3 Nominated family

2.  This table shows who a member's nominated family is.

Item  If the member...                                                                   then...
1.    has no partner and no children                                                     their nominated family is their parents, or another person the CDF approves under section 9.4.4, as their closest relative.
2.    has no partner but has children who are resident family living with them           the member is not eligible for recreation leave travel.
3.    has no partner, and has children not living with them                              their nominated family is their children, or another person the CDF approves under section 9.4.4 as their closest relative.
4.    has a partner, but has no resident family because the couple do not live together  their nominated family is their partner.

3.  If the member's nominated family normally live at separate locations, the member may alternate between those locations.
4.  The member must notify any relevant change in family circumstances. A relevant change is one which could affect their eligibility for