Remote Localities Clause Samples
Remote Localities. 35.1 Subject to clauses 35.2 and 35.3 below, the terms and conditions set out in the following instruments, as varied from time to time, apply to PWC employees residing in remote localities:
(a) By-laws 42 (General), 43 (Fares Out) and 44 (Allowance for Freight on Household Goods);
(b) Determination Number 8 of 2015 (Remote Locality Provisions); and
(c) Determination Number 1017 of 2018 (Satellite TV or Internet Service Reimbursement).
35.2 A 100% rental concession will apply to all employees residing in PWC supplied accommodation in a remote locality.
35.3 For the purposes of By-law 44(4) the following freight allowance weight limits apply:
(a) employees without dependents – 15 kilograms per week (or an aggregate of 60 kilograms per calendar month);
(b) employees with one dependent – 29 kilograms per week (or an aggregate of 116 kilograms per calendar month); and
(c) employees with more than one dependent – 39 kilograms per week (or an aggregate of 156 kilograms per calendar month);
35.4 An electricity subsidy will apply to employees stationed in remote localities as follows:
(a) An employee residing in a dwelling fitted with a dedicated electricity metering device, and who is required to meet the cost of any charges associated with the provision of electricity to that dwelling, is entitled to an electricity subsidy based upon the relevant category of remoteness, in accordance with the rate specified in Schedule 2.
(b) The electricity subsidy will be increased to a dependent/after-hours rate specified in Schedule 2 where an employee satisfies the criteria in clause 35.4(c).
(c) The electricity subsidy for the dependent/after-hours rate is payable only where the employee:
(i) has recognised dependents, being an employee’s spouse, or children under the age of 18, who:
A. reside with the employee;
B. are not eligible for assistance with electricity costs from any other source; and
C. are not in receipt of income exceeding the NTPS weekly minimum adult wage as determined by the Commissioner; or
(ii) is a shiftworker, or regularly required to be available for after-hours duty such as call outs, the frequency of which are such that the employee is regularly required to seek rest during daylight hours.
35.5 The electricity subsidy will be paid fortnightly in addition to salary and will count as salary for the purpose of taxation and superannuation.
(a) The electricity subsidy will not be paid during periods of leave without pay which do not count as service.
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Remote Localities. 35.1 Subject to sub-clauses 35.2 and 35.3 below, the terms and conditions set out in the following instruments, as varied from time to time, apply to PWC employees residing in remote localities:
(a) By-laws 42 (General), 43 (Fares Out) and 44 (Allowance for Freight on Household Goods);
(b) Determination Number 2 of 2003 (Remote Locality Provisions); and
(c) Determination Number 1043 of 2013 (Satellite TV or Internet Service Reimbursement).
35.2 A 100% rental concession will apply to all employees residing in PWC supplied accommodation in a remote locality.
35.3 For the purposes of By-law 44(4) the following freight allowance weight limits apply:
(a) employees without dependents – 15 kilograms per week (or an aggregate of 60 kilograms per calendar month);
(b) employees with one dependent – 29 kilograms per week (or an aggregate of 116 kilograms per calendar month); and
(c) employees with more than one dependent – 39 kilograms per week (or an aggregate of 156 kilograms per calendar month).
35.4 An electricity subsidy will apply to employees stationed in remote localities as follows:
(a) An employee residing in a dwelling fitted with a dedicated electricity metering device, and who is required to meet the cost of any charges associated with the provision of electricity to that dwelling, is entitled to an electricity subsidy based upon the relevant category of remoteness, in accordance with the rate specified in Attachment 2.
(b) The electricity subsidy will be increased to a dependent/after-hours rate specified in Attachment 2 where an employee satisfies the criteria in paragraph (c).
(c) The electricity subsidy for the dependent/after-hours rate is payable only where the employee:
(i) has recognised dependents, being an employee’s spouse, or children under the age of 18, who:
(A) reside with the employee;
(B) are not eligible for assistance with electricity costs from any other source; and
(C) are not in receipt of income exceeding the NTPS weekly minimum adult wage as determined by the CPE; or
(ii) is a shift worker, or regularly required to be available for after-hours duty such as call outs, the frequency of which are such that the employee is regularly required to seek rest during daylight hours.
35.5 The electricity subsidy will be paid fortnightly in addition to salary and will count as salary for the purpose of taxation and superannuation.
(a) The electricity subsidy will not be paid during periods of leave without pay which do not count as service.
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Remote Localities. Employees who work and live in a designated remote locality are eligible for Additional Annual leave as set out in Table H2.
Remote Localities. This is clause 35 in the current Agreement. There is a minor change to this clause to reference the new Determination number 1014 of 2022 for Satellite TV or Internet Service Reimbursement.
Remote Localities. 48.1 Employees who live and work in a remote locality are entitled to:
(a) a rental concession; and
(b) an electricity subsidy.
48.2 Remote localities and their category of remoteness are determined by the Commissioner and published from time to time.
Remote Localities. Employees who live and work in a remote locality are entitled to:
Remote Localities. Special conditions for staff of NARU, Warramunga Seismic Array and Siding Spring Observatory 34 Probation 35 Annual performance review 36 Principles 37 Study courses for general staff 38 Union training courses 39 Anti-discrimination 40 Indigenous Australians 41 Application of Supported Wage System for staff with a disability 42 Occupational health and safety cooperation 43 Uniforms and protective clothing 44 Amenities 45 First aid 46 Compensation for loss or damage to personal property 47
Remote Localities. This is clause 35 in the current Agreement. The clause has been updated to reflect Determination Number 2 of 2003 is now 8 of 2015, and 1043 of 2013 is now 1017 of 2018.
Remote Localities. This is clause 35 in the current Agreement. There is no change to this clause.