Travel & Vehicle Allowance Rates
When employees use their private vehicle for work duties, they are entitled to a per-kilometer allowance to cover fuel and wear/tear.
Quick Facts
- Vehicle Allowance
- $0.99 per km (Nov 2024 Est)
- Motorcycle
- Lower rate applies
- Travel Time
- Paid at hourly rate
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When is it paid?
1. Traveling between different client locations during a shift.
2. Transporting a client in your own car (e.g. for shopping or appointments).
3. Traveling from the office to a client.
2. Transporting a client in your own car (e.g. for shopping or appointments).
3. Traveling from the office to a client.
Is travel to work paid?
Generally, travel from your home to your first client (and from last client to home) is **not** paid time and does not attract km allowance, unless specific roster clauses in the Home Care stream apply.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the allowance taxed?
- Vehicle allowances up to a certain threshold set by the ATO are generally tax-free (withheld), but check with your accountant.
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