Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:2:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 3/51)
Character Range: 3236591–3241174

vehicle combined

1.  A member is eligible to be reimbursed excess commuting costs if they travel to their normal place of duty using both public transport and their private vehicle.
2.  The amount the member is eligible to be reimbursed each month under subsection 1 is calculated using the following formula.

    Where:
    A                                                                                                                                                                 is the applicable rate of vehicle allowance payable under section 15.3.21.4 on 1 March in that year.
    B                                                                                                                                                                 is the daily return distance the member travels by private vehicle, in kilometres.
    C                                                                                                                                                                 is the actual cost of the public transport used by the member.
    D                                                                                                                                                                 is the excess fares, as calculated at subsection 15.3.7.2.

Division 3: Overseas reunion travel

Subdivision 1: Reunion travel for a member with recognised dependants

15.3.10 Purpose

1.  The purpose of this Subdivision is to reimburse members for the costs associated with reunion travel, for the member and their dependants.
2.  Reunion travel helps reunite the member with their dependants who do not live with them overseas. It recognises the need to maintain family bonds, and adds to the personal wellbeing of the member and their dependants.
3.  Reunion travel, or escort travel if applicable, must be taken by the most economical means and direct route.

15.3.11 Member this Division applies to

   This Subdivision applies to members who have dependants living away from the overseas posting location.

15.3.12 Number of reunion visits to overseas posting location

1.  The CDF may authorise up to 4 reunion visits a year by a dependant who does not live at the member's posting location.
2.  The CDF must consider all these criteria.
    a.                                                                                                                      The relationship of the dependant to the member or the member's partner.
    b.                                                                                                                      The age and welfare of the dependant.
    c.                                                                                                                      The cost and duration of travel to the member's posting location.
    d.                                                                                                                      Any other opportunities that the member or the partner may have to reunite with the dependant.
    e.                                                                                                                      Any other factor relevant to the reunion visit.

15.3.13 Time periods for reunions

1.  A member is not permitted to take a reunion visits within 3 months of the start or end of a posting unless approved by the CDF.
2.  For the purpose of subsection 1, the CDF must consider the following.
    a.                                                                                                                               If other relatives in Australia can provide short-term housing for the dependant.
    b.                                                                                                                               If care can be arranged for the dependant.
    c.                                                                                                                               Any other factor relevant to the dependant's welfare.

15.3.14 Amount of reimbursements – travel

1.  There is a maximum amount for reunion visit reimbursements – travel. It is the lowest of these amounts.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The cost incurred by the member for the return travel by a dependant, other than costs the member is responsible to pay for an