Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p279
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 279/293)
Character Range: 3080126–3085569

2.  Only the following costs can be paid for travel approved under subsection 1.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Airfares at the class provided for under section 14.4.7.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Vehicle allowance payable under Chapter 9 Part 6 for any surface travel.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Costs payable under Division 3 for any rest period.
3.  The value of airfares and surface travel costs paid under subsection 2 must not be more than the airfare component of the travel that would otherwise be provided under section 14.4.5 and section 14.4.6.
4.  If the route approved under this section is cheaper than the route approved under section 14.4.5 the member is not entitled to the difference.

14.4.9 Travel by private vehicle

1.  If a member has travel approved by private vehicle under section 14.4.8 they are eligible for the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                         Vehicle allowance payable under Chapter 9 Part 6.
    b.                                                                                                                                                         An amount for meals up to the rate payable under Annex 13.3.A.
    c.                                                                                                                                                         Costs for incidentals, which is payable at half the normal rate applicable under Annex 13.3.A.
2.  The benefit payable under subsection 1 must not be more than what would have been paid for the member's transport if the member had not used the vehicle.

Division 2: Baggage benefits

14.4.10 Baggage benefits

1.  The member and each dependant authorised to travel to or from the overseas posting location can transport the following baggage at no cost to the member.
    a.                                                                                                                                                         30 kg of baggage.
    b.                                                                                                                                                         Two suitcases if the carrier charges for each bag rather than by weight.
2.  This benefit includes the amount of baggage the carrier allows the passenger to carry for no extra charge.

14.4.11 Excess baggage

1.   The CDF may authorise payment for excess baggage which exceeds the limits provided under subsection 14.4.10.1.
2.   Payment of excess baggage is limited by the following conditions.
     a.                                                                                                              If the carrier charges for the combined weight of baggage, payment may only be made for up to 45 kg of total baggage weight.
     b.                                                                                                              If the carrier charges per suitcase, payment may only be made for up to 3 suitcases in total.
     c.                                                                                                              Costs are limited to those that would apply to travel by the most direct route.
2A.  Despite subsection 2, subsection 2B applies if the travel meets all of the following.
     a.                                                                                                              Any of the following apply.
                                                                                                                     i.                                                                                                                                        The travel is to a posting location overseas in the Pacific Islands.
                                                                                                                     ii.                                                                                                                                       The travel is from a posting location overseas to Australia.
                                                                                                                     iii.                                                                                                                                      The travel is from a posting location overseas to another posting location overseas.
     b.                                                                                                              The travel occurs between 1 December 2021 and 1 March 2025.
2B.  If subsection 2A applies, payment for excess baggage is limited by all of the following.
     a.                                                                                                              If