What this determination covers
The Remuneration Tribunal issued a new official travel determination dated 26 August 2026. This determination sets the rules and allowance rates for official travel by certain federal office holders. The previous 2025 determination is formally repealed by this new instrument under Schedule 1.
What the determination covers
The determination addresses the following areas of official travel:
- Travel class entitlements
- Upgrade arrangements
- Accommodation costs
- Travel allowances for domestic trips
- Travel allowances for overseas trips
- Motor vehicle travel
Allowance rates and schedules
Parts 6 and the schedules of the determination set out the updated allowance rates. Sections 27, 28, 29, and 30 contain meal and incidental allowance components for different locations, including capital cities, country centres, and overseas destinations.
Administering framework
This determination is administered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.
Key actions
- The full determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01096 for those who manage travel expenses for federal office holders or work in a government agency context.
- Updated rates in Parts 6 and the schedules - specifically sections 27, 28, 29, and 30 - set out meal and incidental allowance components for different locations.
- The 2025 determination is now formally repealed under Schedule 1 of this instrument and references to it are no longer current.
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