What you pay for accommodation Level 1 LIA for basic recruit training Table 1: Fortnightly contributions for level 1 LIA Rank 1 bed in a room 2 beds in a room 3 beds in a room 4 or more beds in a room Recruit N/A N/A N/A N/A Trainee $113.99 $56.99 $38.00 N/A CPL or lower $113.99 $56.99 $38.00 N/A RSM-A, WO1, WO2, SSGT, SGT $128.99 $64.50 $42.99 N/A CAPT, LT, 2LT, SCDT, OCDT (excl Trainee) $144.98 $72.47 $48.32 N/A MAJ or higher $144.98 N/A N/A N/A Level 3 LIA for further training Table 2: Fortnightly contributions for level 3 LIA Rank 1 bed in a room 2 beds in a room 3 beds in a room 4 or more beds in a room Recruit N/A N/A N/A N/A Trainee $113.99 $56.99 $38.00 N/A CPL or lower $186.00 $93.00 $61.99 N/A RSM-A, WO1, WO2, SSGT, SGT $205.14 $102.56 $68.39 N/A CAPT, LT, 2LT, SCDT, OCDT (excl Trainee) $226.85 $113.43 $75.64 N/A MAJ or higher $226.85 N/A N/A N/A Level 5 LIA for reasons other than training Table 3: Fortnightly contributions for level 5 LIA Rank 1 bed in a room 2 beds in a room 3 beds in a room 4 or more beds in a room Recruit N/A N/A N/A N/A Trainee $113.99 $56.99 $38.00 N/A CPL or lower $259.80 $129.90 $86.59 N/A RSM-A, WO1, WO2, SSGT, SGT $272.58 $136.28 $90.86 N/A CAPT, LT, 2LT, SCDT, OCDT (excl Trainee) $272.58 $136.28 $90.86 N/A MAJ or higher $327.09 N/A N/A N/A If you’re staying in LIA and you’re on leave without pay (LWOP) The table shows the fortnightly contributions according to the facilities and number of beds in a room. Table 4: Fortnightly contributions while you’re staying in LIA and you’re on LWOP Accommodation Contribution Single room with private facilities $404.29 Single room with shared facilities $347.57 Shared room with 2 or 3 beds $289.03 Shared room with 4 or more beds $146.76 If you’re staying in single bed apartments in Homebush and North Strathfield Your contribution will be $327.09 a fortnight. You may be eligible for food allowance. When your contributions change Utilities Meal charges If you’re paying fortnightly for your meals Your LIA meals contribution will be $230.50 a fortnight for 3 meals a day. It’ll be reduced by $16.46 for every day you're: absent (if it's for more than 72 hours) eligible for travel allowance living under field conditions posted to a seagoing ship. If you’re paying for casual meals If you get casual meals in LIA, you’ll need to pay the daily rate amount for each meal: Table 5: Casual meal costs while you’re staying in LIA Meal period Daily rate Breakfast $5.90 Lunch $9.00 Dinner $8.15 If you’re on LWOP or staying in LIA temporarily You may have to pay more for casual meals in LIA if you’re on a non-working period or leave without pay: Table 6: Casual meal costs while you’re staying in LIA and you’re on LWOP Meal period Daily rate Breakfast $11.00 Lunch $16.00 Dinner $23.00 What you pay when you leave When you don’t have to pay Related topics References in the pay and conditions manual (PACMAN) Ch 7 Pt 4 Div 4 Contribution for living-in accommodation Ch 7 Pt 4 Annex 7.4.B Rates of contribution for living-in accommodation Ch 7 Pt 9 Div 1 Contribution for meals CH 7 Pt 10 Div 2 Contribution for utilities Is this page useful? Yes No If you have a question about your pay and conditions, please call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. We'll consider your feedback for future updates to the site. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, please call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. We'll consider your feedback for future updates to the site. Feedback Email Leave this field blank Close Print this page
