The following table gives an overview of how some key travel policies described in this Part relate to one another.

Examples for Item 1: The member may drive, fly, or use a train or a coach for a journey.

Example for Item 4: Economy class.

Examples: Coach, rail or air travel or rental vehicles.

Example: A member has to travel between Perth and Alice Springs. To fly would cost an airfare and several hours' salary and allowances. Rail would cost two fares and several days' salary and allowances. Once the total costs are compared air is shown to be the most economical means of public transport.

Non-example: A member has to travel between Darwin and Alice Springs. Rail, coach and air are all available options. However, no comparison needs to be made as section 9.1.4 provides that air is to be used.

The list of remote locations can be found at Annex 4.4.A.

Non-example: A charter flight.

Example: A member in Canberra has a meeting scheduled in Sydney which commences at 0930. To allow the member to arrive in Sydney in time to travel to the meeting the member determines that the latest flight time from Canberra is 0730. The flights that are to be considered for the lowest practical fare leave Canberra between 0645 and 0730.

Example 1: A member is returning to Canberra after a meeting in Sydney. The meeting finishes at 1500. Taking into consideration travel time from the meeting venue to the airport and check-in times, the member determines the earliest departure flight is at 1630. The flights that are to be considered for the lowest practical fare leave Sydney between 1630 and 1715.

Example 2: A member is travelling from Sydney to Townsville for a meeting at 1300. The member has found that there are two flights available that meet the criteria of lowest practical fare and will allow the member to arrive in Townsville in time for the meeting.

1. A connecting flight which travels from Sydney to Brisbane then to Townsville. The total travel time for this trip is 5.5 hours.

2. A direct flight from Sydney to Townsville which takes 2.5 hours.

The connecting flight has the lowest fare and it will arrive in Townsville in time for the meeting. However, the direct flight is a more effective use of the member's time as the timing and shorter flying times are more practical. Either flight can be chosen taking into consideration the member's circumstances for the travel.

The class of travel is specified in subsection 9.1.9.1 and subsection 9.1.9.1A.

1. Department of Finance Resource Management Guide No. 404, Official Domestic Travel – Use of the Lowest Practical Fare.

2. A person who knowingly provides false information in an application for a benefit may face disciplinary action under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982.

Normal departmental liability does not include goods and services tax (GST) on the fare.

1. For table items 1.d and 2.d, the flights between the following locations have a scheduled flight time of 90 minutes or less.

• Adelaide – Melbourne
• Canberra – Sydney
• Melbourne – Newcastle
• Sydney – Brisbane
• Hobart – Melbourne
• Brisbane – Newcastle
• Canberra – Melbourne
• Melbourne – Sydney

2. Class of travel for a Victoria Cross of Australia recipient is provided under section 4.7.5.

In the total workforce system, continuous full-time service may be described as service in Service category 6 or 7. A member who is in Service category 3, 4 or 5 and Service option C is also on continuous full-time service.

If baggage is included with furniture and effects, the insurance that relates to removals applies.

Example: Travel between the member's home and the nearest airport.

Door-to-door travel applies to the types of travel set out in the following table.

In the total workforce system, a member of the Reserves may be described as a member in Service category 2, 3, 4 or 5.