Example: The member's public transport costs for the year was AUD 1,550.00, after converting the costs from local currency using the exchange rate provided.

The member used public transport to travel to and from work on 220 days between 1 March and 28 February. As 213 days is the maximum number of days, any days over that figure are not counted.

The formula to calculate the member’s excess public transport costs is as follows:

1,550 – ((213 ÷ 213) x 1,434.24)

The member may be reimbursed AUD 115.76.

There is no limit on the number of times a member may seek reimbursement within the benefit period once their public transport costs exceed the threshold amount under paragraph 15.3.7.1.b.

Example: During the member’s travel from their home to their primary place of duty they drop their children off at school. They then pick the children up on their way back home. This does not affect the member’s eligibility.

A direction to a member to live 30km or more from their primary place of duty may be made by any of the following.

1. The Senior ADF Representative at the overseas post.
2. Director Attaché and Overseas Management.

Note: For member's who were on long-term posting before 9 October 2025, a savings provision in section 1.2.9 applies to the reimbursment of excess commuting costs.