Division 3: Offsetting assisted leave travel

Subject to subsection 2, a member is eligible to offset their assisted leave travel benefit to travel to one of the following locations if the CDF is satisfied that the travel meets the purpose of assisted leave travel.

1. A location in another country other than the location listed in Annex 16.B.

2. A location in the country where they are posted.

The CDF must consider all of the following.

1. The facilities and environment at the chosen location.

2. Any travel restrictions that may apply to the chosen location.

A member is eligible to be reimbursed the lesser of the following for an assisted leave travel benefit that they have been approved to offset under section 16.4.12.

1. The actual cost of the travel.

2. The value of the travel they would have received under section 16.4.5.

For the purpose of paragraph 1.b, the value of the travel is based on travel to a regional leave centre or relief leave centre that is in a location other than a location in Australia.