The purpose of this Circular is to advise Chief Executives of a 10% increase in the allowances specified in the attached schedule applying to employees of Departments effective from 1 January 1997.

These allowances together with meal and travelling allowances (see Circular No. 96-47) are to be reviewed in line with movements in the Consumer Price Index on a regular basis. The next review will be from 1 September 1997 and each twelve months thereafter.

Other NSW public sector organisations are encouraged to review their allowances.

Any enquiries may be directed to Ms Lana Pensky on telephone number (02) 9228-3565 or your Premier's Department, Public Sector Management Office client contact officer.

C Gellatly
Director-General

[NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION OF THE

PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICES]

REVIEW OF ALLOWANCES

The Premier's Department, Public Sector Management Office has increased the following allowances payable to employees of departments from 1 January 1997:

Personnel Handbook -Division 2, Part 2

- Determinations - Allowances

(I) Section 7 - Motor Vehicle Allowances - Appendix A -Types of Allowances and

Amounts

1. Motor car allowance

(a) Official business rate:

Engine capacity Rate per kilometre

over 270Occ 62.2 cents

1600 to 270Occ 57.9 cents

Under 1600cc 41.4 cents

(b) Specified journey rate:

Engine capacity Rate per kilometre

over 270Occ 22.1 cents

1600-270Occ 20.6 cents

under 160Occ 17.3 cents

2. Motor cycle allowance

Rate per kilometre

Normal Business 27.3 cents

During transport disruptions 13.6 cents

3. Towing a trailer or horsefloat

Rate per kilometre

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4. Garage and Carport

Garage $386 per annum

Carport $86 per annum

5. Transport allowance

Rate per kilometre

Over 160Occ 26.5 cents

160Occ and under 22.2 cents

(II) Section 8 - Appendix B - Overseas Travelling Allowances 

The insurance premium on essential personal effects carried by the public servant is not to exceed $A990.

(III) Section 9 - Remote Areas Allowances - Appendix 9 - Amounts - Rate of Allowance

Grade With Dependants Without Dependants

per annum per annum

A $1197 $834

B $158 $1113

c $2119 $1483

(IV) Section 13 - Allowance for room at home used as an office 

13.3 Rate of Allowance $546 per annum

Any enquiries from departments should be directed to their client contact officer in the Premier's Department, Public Sector Management Office. (95/717)