To specify the conditions that apply to the taking of leave in conjunction with overseas travel for departmental purposes.
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Overseas travel and associated travel costs for departmental business require the prior approval of the Director-General and Minister.
Recreation leave or long service leave cannot be taken in conjunction with overseas travel for departmental business unless the overseas business activity is four weeks or more in duration.
If the overseas business activity is for four or more weeks then only leave that is accrued during the traveling time may be taken in conjunction with the overseas travel. This is not leave that has been accrued prior to departure.
When overseas on departmental business, individuals are entitled to access two (2) rest days following every five (5) work days.
Individuals who attend formal courses, seminars, conferences or workshops at their own expense at an overseas location while undertaking personal travel may have this activity recognized as relating to their employment. This recognition will occur in the form of a letter from the Department to be used by the employee to support taxation deductions for the work related part of their travel expenses. This letter, however, does not guarantee acceptance of the claim on the part of the Australian Taxation Office.
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