Postal
Changes to allowance and expenses re-imbursement rates
Please note the following changes made to the rates of Motor Vehicle Allowance, Disturbance Allowance and the maximum amount that may be re-imbursed for costs involved in relocating pets.
MOTOR VEHICLE ALLOWANCE
The rates of allowance payable to employees who are authorised to use their private motor vehiles for official purposes have been decreased to the amounts appearing in the following table.
Decrease of 5.7% - the percentage decrease in the Private Motoring Component of the CPI from September 2008 to September 2009.
|
Engine Capacity (non rotary) |
Engine Capacity (Rotary) |
Allowance Rate (cents per km) |
| Above 2600 cc | Above 1300 cc | 72.0 |
| 1601 - 2600 | 801 - 1300 cc | 71.0 |
| 1600 cc or less | 800 cc or less | 59.0 |
The additional allowance for carrying passengers or goods has decreased by 0.05 cents to 0.80 cents per km travelled.
DISTURBANCE ALLOWANCE
Increased by 1.3% based on CPI (All Groups)
| Employee without dependant(s) | $488 |
| Employee with dependants(s) | $1021 |
| plus: for each child who is a full-time student | $194 |
PET RELOCATION EXPENSES
Decrease of 5.1%
The maximum amount that may be re-imbursed for transporting pets is $180.
For further information, contact the CEPU via feedback@cepu.asn.au