Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:2:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 10/51)
Character Range: 3272297–3277882

authorised under this section.
3.  When considering whether to authorise use of a private vehicle, the CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                   The purpose of the travel.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                   If the use of the vehicle will result in greater efficiency than use of public transport.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                   If Commonwealth transport is available for the journey.
    d.                                                                                                                                                                                   If there is any requirement for a Commonwealth driver to remain on duty outside normal hours.
    e.                                                                                                                                                                                   If the member has provided evidence of adequate insurance cover.
    f.                                                                                                                                                                                   Any cost saving to the Commonwealth.
    g.                                                                                                                                                                                   The personal interests of the member.
4.  The member is eligible for an amount for each kilometre of the journey. This amount is calculated using the following formula with the rates that apply to the posting location:

    Where:
    A                                                                                                                                                                                    is the relevant rate of vehicle allowance under section 9.6.25, effective at the time of travel.
    B                                                                                                                                                                                    is the exchange rate used to pay salary to members for the pay period in which the travel is approved.
    C                                                                                                                                                                                    is the post index under section 12.3.14A used to calculate overseas allowances for the pay period in which the travel is approved.
5.  The kilometres travelled are taken to be the distance of the journey, using the shortest direct route on suitable roads.
6.  The combined upper limit of the vehicle allowance and travel costs for the road trip is the total of these amounts.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                   The cost of the member's fares by the means of transport normally authorised by the CDF for the journey.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                   The amount of travel costs payable if the journey was by that means of transport.
7.  A member eligible for vehicle allowance may also be reimbursed these costs.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                   Ferries.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                   Tolls.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                   Garage accommodation.

15.3.22 Personal property tax on vehicle – USA

1.  This section applies to a member who meets all these conditions.
    a.                                                                                  The member is on long-term posting in the USA.
    b.                                                                                  The member owns a motor vehicle.
    c.                                                                                  The member has paid personal property tax on the vehicle to the Government of the State in which the member lives.
2.  The member may be reimbursed an amount equal to the tax on one motor vehicle only.

Division 5: Vehicle contribution

15.3.23 Purpose

   The purpose of this Division is to authorise member contributions for the use of an official vehicle at a posting location.

15.3.25 Hire of official vehicle for casual short-term private use

1.  If the CDF allows a member to hire an official vehicle, the member must pay an amount worked out under Division 4 section 15.3.21. The member must pay for each kilometre the vehicle travelled, during the hire period.
2.  If an official vehicle is hired by the member