Change In Locality - Travel Time Allowance


Award Definition

Vehicle Manufacturing, Repair, Services and Retail Award 2010 [MA000089]

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Allowance Description
An employee sent from the usual locality to another (in circumstances other than those prescribed above) and required to remain away from the usual place of abode will be paid travelling time whilst necessarily travelling between such localities and expenses whilst so absent from the usual locality.

What to pay

travelling time whilst necessarily travelling between localities

Notes

This isn't technically an allowance, more a payment for hours worked

Should you withhold tax?

Withhold tax from these payments

Should super be paid on this allowance?

Include super to the extent that it is within ordinary hours

Should payroll tax be paid on this allowance?

Include this allowance for payroll tax purposes

How is it treated on the payment summary?

Include this as part of gross wages

How should it be reported for Single Touch Payroll?

Gross PAYEVNTEMP47

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