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Deployment allowance

You may also be eligible for separation allowance. 

When you can get the allowance

When the allowance starts and stops

Work out how much you’ll get

  1. Find the name of the operation you’re assigned to in Column A Operation

  2. If the operation has more than one location, find your location in Column B Specified area

  3. Find the amount in Column C Daily rate of allowance. This is the amount you’ll get each day 

You won’t need to pay income tax or fringe benefits tax on your deployment allowance. 

Apply for the allowance

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Tax exemptions when you’re overseas

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