Eligibility If you're eligible for both Antarctic allowance and maritime disability allowance, you'll get whichever is the higher of the 2 allowances. Rates and payment The amount is paid as part of your salary and may be taxed. Apply for the allowance References in the pay and conditions manual (PACMAN) Ch 4 Pt 4 Div 5 Allowances for services in Antarctica - general provisions Give us feedback about this page How did we do? I liked it I didn't like it I have a suggestion I liked it: tell us more What did you like? (choose all that apply) It was easy to understand It answered my question I like how it looks It was well organised Tell us more if you want Please do not include any personal information. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. View our privacy information. I didn't like it: tell us more What didn't you like? (choose all that apply) It's not working properly It's ugly or hard to read There are broken links I couldn't find the information I was looking for The information is wrong The information is out of date The information is hard to understand Tell us more if you want If you'd like us to contact you about the problem, please enter your email: Please do not include any personal information. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. View our privacy information. I have a suggestion Tell us your ideas! If you'd like us to contact you about your suggestion, please enter your email: Please do not include any personal information. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. View our privacy information. Leave this field blank Print this page