Travel allowance

A daily travel allowance will be provided to travellers to cover meals and incidental expenses. The allowance is calculated at 50% of the minimum salary category listed in the Australian Tax Office (ATO) Reasonable Travel Allowances determination. All University travellers will receive the same travel allowance rate, regardless of their position or salary. 

The current 2024-25 domestic travel allowance is $80.46 per day (inclusive breakfast, lunch, dinner and incidentals).

The incidental component of the travel allowance is provided to assist with covering out-of-pocket expenses, typically cash items where receipts are not readily available such as coin operated facilities, toilets, cash-based transport/parking, foreign exchange fees and tipping (where appropriate).

The University will not cover expenses of a personal nature e.g. mini-bar items, newspapers, haircuts, movies and other entertainment. 

It is recommended that a discussion be undertaken with the supervisor and/or financial delegate to ascertain an agreed amount and appropriate payment method outside of the allowance guideline.