9.6.4 Purpose
9.6.5 Member this Part applies to
In the total workforce system, a member on Reserve service may be described as a member in Service category 3, 4 or 5. A member on Service option C is not a member on Reserve service.
9.6.6 Member this Part does not apply to
9.6.7 Definitions
Examples of greater efficiency from the use of a vehicle paragraph a:
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If no public transport is available, or it is not possible to rearrange a duty travel itinerary to make use of public transport.
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If Commonwealth transport is not available, or only available from time to time, and the member needs access to suitable transport all the time.
Examples for greater efficiency from the use of a vehicle paragraph b:
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If using a Service vehicle unreasonably requires a Service driver to stay on duty outside normal duty hours.
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If a Service vehicle is underused for a long time on one task when it was needed somewhere else.
Example for greater efficiency from the use of a vehicle paragraph c:
Using a private vehicle could help avoid undue strain on the member, or their unreasonable absence from home.
9.6.8 Insurance
Vehicle allowance includes a component to cover the costs of both comprehensive and compulsory third party insurance at the rate for private vehicles.
9.6.9 Journey varied or not made
This is subject to Chapter 6 Part 6, which authorised reimbursement of costs that result from cancellation of a posting.
