13.3.17 Purpose
Guidance
Examples: A suitcase, a foreign electricity adaptor.
13.3.17A Member this Division does not apply to
13.3.18 Benefit
Guidance
Example: If a member travels to a combination of locations, one of which is New Zealand, the sublimit of AUD 115 still applies if they choose to claim reimbursement for equipment related to travel to New Zealand, regardless of how many times they travel there within the 3-year period.
13.3.19 Additional equipment costs
Guidance
This table provides examples of how this section can apply.
| Item | Climate | Examples: additional equipment allowance applies | Non-examples: additional equipment allowance does not apply |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Tropical |
Destination: Singapore Normal place of duty: Melbourne Reason: The two places have different climates (tropical and temperate). |
Destination: Papua New Guinea Normal place of duty: Cairns Reason: Both are tropical climates. |
|
2. |
Cold |
Destination: UK in January Normal place of duty: Brisbane in January Reason: The two places have different climates at that time of year. |
Destination: UK in April Normal place of duty: Melbourne in April Reason: The two places have similar climates at that time of year. |
|
3. |
Extreme cold (subsection 5) |
Destination: Moscow or northern Canada in winter Normal place of duty: Sydney Reason: Moscow and northern Canada have extremely cold winter climates. |
Destination: Moscow in summer Normal place of duty: Sydney Reason: The two places have similar climates at that time of year. |
