Conditions of Service for Operation MAZURKA People Policy

Conditions of Service for Operation MAZURKA People Policy and Employment Conditions Branch Correct as at 02 Nov 17

The 5 things you need to know • Operation MAZURKA has been declared non-warlike service WEF 28 Jan 1993. • If you are assigned for duty to Operation MAZURKA and inside the specified area then all relevant Co. S apply. • Outside this area? Depending on the reason, some Co. S may no longer apply. • The current Deployment Allowance rate is $135. 92 per day. This could increase or decrease so don’t make significant financial decisions based on this amount! • The length of your deployment may affect some non-financial Co. S like leave, removals, taxation concessions and housing contributions. Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Entitlements to Co. S • The specified area of operations for Operation MAZURKA is shown in the next slide. • Why do you need to know this? Well if you’re outside the specified area, then in most circumstances your Co. S entitlement will cease. • You’re also not entitled to Co. S if you’re not assigned for operational duty to Operation MAZURKA. Your DEPORD or TASKORD will indicate if you’re assigned for operational / non-operational (visitor) duty. Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Operation Mazurka The specified area comprises Egypt between the east bank of the Suez Canal and the international boundary between Egypt and Israel signed in Washington on 26 March 1979, and an adjoining area extending five kilometres into Israel. Correct as at 02 Nov 17 Multi National Force and Observers

Deployment Allowance The current Deployment Allowance rate is $135. 92 per day. • • It is paid from the date of your first arrival inside the specified area and ceases after you leave for the last time. It is paid during temporary absences related to operational service or recreation or war service leave. It could change whilst you’re away – do not rely on this particular amount when making financial decisions. The most up to date amount will be on the Pay and Conditions website (Chapter 17 of the PACMAN) Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Deployment Allowance – temporary absences • You will continue to receive Deployment Allowance if you are temporarily absent from the specified area for reasons related to operational service. • These reasons include: – Recreation or War service leave – often in conjunction with Relief Out of Country Travel Fares Assistance (ROCTFA) – Acting as a Medical escort • It is not payable for absences for non-operational reasons such as compassionate leave or disciplinary return to Australia. If you return to the specified area to commence operational duty again, Deployment Allowance will re-commence. Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Other Financial Co. S • Other allowances may continue to be paid where applicable: – Separation Allowances – Special Forces Disability – Flying Allowance – Maritime Allowances • Field Allowance applications are to be submitted to DGSPT (J 1/4) HQJOC for approval IAW PACMAN requirements, providing the stipulated threshold criterion of 'living in the field' has been met. • Meals and Accommodation are provided at Commonwealth expense in specified area; or – If meals are not provided – TA (including incidentals) can be paid (see PACMAN 17. 7. 12 for more detail). Correct as at 02 Nov 17

TABLE OF ENTITLEMENTS – non-warlike Conditions of Service < 6 months deployment > 6 months deployment Removal and storage within Australia N Y Deployment Allowance Y Y Separation Allowance Y Y Other allowances if eligible: -Maritime allowance -Field allowance -Flying disability allowance Y Y Additional recreation leave – nonwarlike service Y Y Taxation exemption under section 23 AG of the Tax Act Y Y Correct as at 02 Nov 17

TABLE OF ENTITLEMENTS (con) – non-warlike Conditions of Service < 6 months deployment > 6 months deployment Additional recreation leave -Sea service -Field service -Flying duty Y Y Compensation for illness, injury and death Y Y Medals (if approved by Governor. General) Y Y Relief out-of-country travel fare assistance N Y Pre-deployment leave and travel N Y Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Things you should do before you deploy • Check with Centrelink regarding: – Family Tax Benefits: – any other benefits that you may be eligible for depending on your family composition and income • Check with Child Support Agency regarding child support payments • Check your insurance is up to date • Speak to your financial planner or tax accountant about impact of tax concessions Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Defence APS Employees • Employees receive operational support allowance for each day or part of a day they are in either of these situations. – in the operational area, and – on leave during their period of duty but only if the leave taken is not greater than the leave credit accrued for the period of duty. – Full details in Chapter 17 Part 8 Division 1 • Current OSA rate: – $135. 92 per day • Relief Out of Country Travel Fares Assistance (ROCTFA). – APS employees are eligible for ROCTFA in accordance with PACMAN Chapter 17 Part 8 Division 2 Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Defence APS Employees • • Operational Hours Allowance compensates for: – Work in an environment that does not allow for work practices that are usual in other Defence workplaces. – The need to perform additional hours of duty, or work that would normally attract shift penalties. Paid at the rate of $20, 955 pro rata – full details in PACMAN Chapter 17 Part 8 Division 4 • Leave for APS Employees: – an additional 10 days annual leave for duty in a specified area, pro rata pa, and – 1 day additional annual leave for every 10 days of service paid OSA; to a maximum of 10 days pa. • Compensation – Covered under the provisions of the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act for death, injury or illness; except while on leave outside the specified area. Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Defence APS Employees - Taxation advice regarding an employee's personal circumstances is not provided by Defence. It is the responsibility of the individual employee to seek advice as necessary regarding the application of Section 23 AG (or other provisions) to their personal circumstances and/or the ATO regarding a private ruling. Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Foreign Third Country Deployments • Personnel from other forces on exchange with the ADF and deployed on Operation MAZURKA: – have no eligibility to the ADF deployment package. – are provided conditions of service from their parent country. EXCHANGE PERSONNEL Correct as at 02 Nov 17

References • PACMAN Chapter 17 • All Co. S information for operational deployments is posted on http: //www. defence. gov. au/Pay. And. Conditions/ Correct as at 02 Nov 17

Any Questions? Correct as at 02 Nov 17