Division 5: Vehicle contribution

The purpose of this Division is to authorise member contributions for the use of an official vehicle at a posting location.

1. If the CDF allows a member to hire an official vehicle, the member must pay an amount worked out under Division 4 section 15.3.21. The member must pay for each kilometre the vehicle travelled, during the hire period.

2. If an official vehicle is hired by the member and supplied with a driver, the member must pay the cost of overtime or extra salary paid to the driver.

3. Subsection 2 does not apply to the member if the CDF believes it is essential for the member or dependant to be given a car with a driver. Approval may only be given under either of these conditions.

   1. The member or a dependant is not authorised to drive at the posting location because of religious custom or law.

   2. The CDF believes such driving would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the member or dependant.

1. The CDF may allocate an official vehicle for continuous full-time private use, for a set period of time.

2. The member must pay to the amount worked out using this formula.

   A x 8000 x (B ÷ 365)

   Where:

   A is the rate of allowance payable under Division 4 subsection 15.3.21.4.

   B is the number of days in the period for which the vehicle was allocated.

3. The contribution is deducted from salary each fortnight.

1. The member is eligible for the following associated with the vehicle costs.

   1. Registration.

   2. Maintenance.

   3. Servicing.

   4. Fuel costs.

2. The member is required to pay for fuel and extra servicing cost, when both these conditions are met.

   1. The vehicle is being used for private purposes.

   2. The member is on recreation leave.

3. Rules on garaging and authorised travel between home and work using an official vehicle are similar to those that apply within Australia.

1. This section applies when a member has been supplied a second vehicle under the Defence Executive Vehicle Scheme.

2. To be supplied with a vehicle under this Scheme, the member must meet both these conditions.

   1. They must hold the rank of Brigadier or higher.

   2. They must pay a contribution for the second vehicle, depending on whether the vehicle is being used on a casual or full-time basis.

1. The CDF may waive the requirement to make a contribution for the use of an official vehicle.

2. The CDF must consider the Accountable Authority Instructions made under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 when making this decision.