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Assistance to PNG elections

Assistance to PNG elections. Conditions of Service. Peacetime Service. Peacetime service is neither non-warlike or warlike service. Service on a peacetime exercise or operation is considered normal duty, and if performed outside Australia is considered;

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Assistance to PNG elections

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  1. Assistance to PNG elections Conditions of Service

  2. Peacetime Service • Peacetime service is neither non-warlike or warlike service. Service on a peacetime exercise or operation is considered normal duty, and if performed outside Australia is considered; • Short Term Duty Overseas for service expected to be less than 6 months in duration or • Long Term Overseas posting for service of more than 6 months. • Service in Papua New Guinea to provide assistance to the PNG elections will generally be less than 6 months in duration. • Papua New Guinea is considered by Defence as a hardship location. As such member’s who serve in PNG receive some hardship provisions.

  3. Important Points • There are some significant differences between conditions of service in Australia and conditions of service overseas for peacetime service. Definitions relating to overseas service are listed in PACMAN Chapter 12. References PACMAN Ch 12 - Definitions PACMAN Ch 13 - Short Term Duty Overseas PACMAN Ch 16 - Hardship Provisions

  4. Housing and Removals • There is no access to housing and removal benefits when on short term duty overseas. Therefore: • All members rental contributions continue. • There is no eligibility for housing and removal for dependants to move to a personal location due to the members short term duty overseas. Note: • Members may remove and store their belonging at their own expense.

  5. Prior to Leaving Australia • There is no pre-embarkation leave or pre-deployment leave travel benefit before undertaking short term duty. Any recreation leave requests should be processed and approved through the chain of command. Members should: • Check with Centrelink regarding: • Family Tax Benefits: • Note - A New tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999 was amended effective 1 July 2007 to provide portability of Family Tax Benefit Part B beyond 13 weeks while overseas. • any other benefits that you may be eligible for depending on your family composition and income. • Check with Child Support Agency regarding child support payments.

  6. Short Term Duty Benefits associated with Short Term Duty Overseas – assistance for PNG elections. • Incidentals Allowance. • Equipment costs. • Hardship Allowance. • Additional Recreation Leave (for Hardship location).

  7. Allowances • Travel Costs • Incidentals Allowance • Incidentals are paid to offset the minor, miscellaneous and unquantifiable costs associated with travel. • Paid in PNG Kina (PGK) • PGK109 per day for first 28 days. • PGK54.5 for each day thereafter. • Accommodation – when accommodation is not provided the member may receive an allowance for accommodation costs. • Meals – when meals are not provided the member may receive an allowance for meals. • Reference: PACMAN Ch 13 Part 3

  8. Hardship Allowance • This compensates for difficult living conditions at a location. • Member only qualifies for this allowance if in location for longer than 28 days. • PNG currently has a Hardship Grading of E. • Paid at AUD42.11 per day for service within PNG from day 1 once qualified.

  9. Additional Recreation Leave • Member qualifies for additional recreation leave after 28 days in the Hardship location. • Up to 10 days per annum for PNG. • Accrued on a pro-rata basis.

  10. Equipment Costs • These help a member pay for travel equipment and necessary items, as well as compensate for the wear and tear on their possessions. • Paid up to AUD225 using the DTC. • Can only be paid once every three years. If a member has already used this benefit in last three years, they are no longer eligible.

  11. Taxation • As at 15 May 12 there is no confirmed tax exemption for service in PNG. Members should continue to meet their income tax liabilities through payroll deductions. • Defence Taxation Management Office is in discussion with the ATO on possible tax exemptions. • If any tax exemption were to apply it would require the member to undertake 91 days continuous service in the eligible country. Further information will be provided when it becomes available. Note: Taxation advice regarding a member’s personal circumstances is not provided by Defence. It is the responsibility of the individual to seek advice as necessary regarding the application of Section 23AG (or other provisions) to their personal circumstances and/or the ATO regarding a private ruling.

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