Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY EXPENSES AUTHORITY ACT 2017 - SECT 5

  (1)   For the purposes of this Act, expenses or allowances in connection with travel include expenses or allowances that relate to the following costs:

  (a)   the cost of fares;

  (aa)   the cost of taxis or other local transport in connection with travel;

  (b)   the cost of the provision of charter services;

  (c)   the cost of accommodation;

  (d)   the cost of meals;

  (e)   the cost of incidentals.

  (2)   Expenses or allowances in connection with travel overseas include expenses or allowances that relate to the following costs:

  (a)   the cost of vaccinations and medical supplies essential for travel overseas;

  (b)   the cost of medical services (including emergency dental services) and hospital services received in the period covered by the official itinerary if the cost is not covered by insurance.