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Purpose

The University recognises that domestic and international engagement is an essential component of education, research and other university related activities.

is designed to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable travel for staff, students and other travellers of the University.

The policy is supported by, and must be read in conjunction with the .

The policy is in place to ensure that the University is compliant with the financial controls and delegations outlined in the (PGPA Act) and to ensure compliance with the University’s travel insurance requirements.

Scope

The ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃTravel Policy and the    apply to all University staff, students and any other approved persons (‘University travellers’) undertaking official University business travel, fully or partially supported by the University, regardless of funding source.

The policy applies to all travel that involves individuals travelling away from their normal on-campus workplace and/or outside of the City of Canberra where:

• there is a cost to the University for the use of travel services (i.e. flights, external car rental, private car usage, accommodation, etc.); and/or
• there is a requirement for a risk assessment to be completed to conduct the activity.

An on-campus workplace is defined as a building or structure which is owned, managed or leased by the University or recognised as a university site where staff and students work or study.