Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160:reg:3:p202
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00160
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 202/293)
Character Range: 2715224–2719585

member is eligible vehicle allowance if their partner has been approved to travel by private vehicle on recognition of the couple's relationship under Part 3 Division 1.
2.  All of the following apply to the payment of vehicle allowance under this section.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                           The amount of vehicle allowance paid must not be more than the cost of the partner's travel by the most economical means.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                           There is no eligibility for additional costs.
    Note 1: There is no eligibility for an additional amount of allowance for transporting the member as a passenger.
    Note 2: Other passengers may attract the passenger component of vehicle allowance under section 9.6.26 if they are eligible for travel.

9.6.23 Benefit

   A member is eligible for the sum of the following amounts while undertaking travel authorised under this Division.
   a.                                                                                                                  Vehicle allowance at the rate worked out under section 9.6.25.
   b.                                                                                                                  Unless this Division specifically prevents it, the following.
   i.                                                                                                                  Any increase to the allowance that applies under section 9.6.26.
   ii.                                                                                                                 Any additional costs.

Division 5: Vehicle allowance amounts and limits

9.6.24 Purpose

   This Division sets out how vehicle allowance is worked out. It also shows how it can be increased and the limits to the amount that will be paid.

9.6.25 Amount of allowance and calculation of distance

1.  The amount of vehicle allowance is worked out using the following formula.

    Where:
    A                                                                           is one of the following.
                                                                                a.                                                                                                                         The number of whole kilometres for the shortest route it is reasonable to take.
b.  The number of whole kilometres for a longer route set by the CDF.
    B                                                                           is, for a vehicle with an engine type in column A that has a capacity in column B, the rate in column C of the same item.

Item  Column A     Column B          Column C
      Engine type  Engine capacity   Rate per km
                                     (cents)
1.    Non-rotary   1600cc or less    82
2.    Non-rotary   1601cc – 2600cc   105
3.    Non-rotary   More than 2600cc  106
4.    Rotary       800cc or less     82
5.    Rotary       801cc – 1300cc    105
6.    Rotary       More than 1300cc  106
7.    Electric     –                 82

2.  In setting a longer route for the purpose of subsection 1, the CDF must be satisfied that the shortest route was not reasonable for the travel.

9.6.26 Increased rate for passengers, equipment etc

1.  The rate of allowance under section 9.6.25 is increased by 1.12 cents per kilometre if the member meets any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                       They carry a passenger in the vehicle who would otherwise be eligible for travel expenses for the journey under this Determination.
    b.                                                                                                                                       They carry Commonwealth‑owned or hired equipment, tools or materials that weigh at least 100 kg.
    c.                                                                                                                                       They tow a Commonwealth‑owned or hired caravan or trailer.