Entitlement to travelling expenses
19 Entitlement to travelling expenses
If:
an eligible person travels for the purpose of obtaining treatment; and
the Commission approves the travel; and
such conditions as are prescribed are satisfied;
the person is entitled to be paid such travelling expenses, in connection with the travel, as are prescribed.
If:
a person travels for the purpose of accompanying a person referred to in subsection (1) as his or her attendant; and
the Commission authorises the travel for that purpose; and
such conditions as are prescribed are satisfied;
the attendant is entitled to be paid such travelling expenses, in connection with the travel, as are prescribed.
An approval under paragraph (1)(b) or an authorisation under paragraph (2)(b) may be given before or after the travel is completed.
Travelling expenses are not payable under this section in respect of travel outside Australia.
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