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TRAVELLING COMPENSATION AWARD INCREASE

October 8, 1996

Unions representing members employed in the NSW Public Sector recently won adjustments, increasing the rates in the Crown Employees (Travelling Compensation) Award.

The new rates, effective from 1 September, 1996, are as follows;

Description New Rate Old Rate

Accom. Allowances;

Capital cities &

Canberra –                                          $169.15                                          $153.75

Elsewhere –                                       $120.45                                          $109.50

Meal Allowances;

Breakfast –                                          $9.45                                              $8.60

Lunch –                                                $12.25                                            $11.15

Dinner –                                               $22.30                                            $20.25

Incidentals;

Capital cities &

Canberra –                                          $7.05                                              $6.40

Elsewhere –                                       $8.80                                              $8.00

Chris Read

State Secretary

8th October, 1996