An employee who qualifies for the living away from home distant work entitlement will:
- get the higher of:
- the living away from home allowance, or
- reimbursement for all reasonable accommodation and meal expenses
- be provided with accommodation including 3 adequate meals a day, or
- be provided with accommodation and reimbursement for all reasonable meal expenses.
If the employee is living in camp, they get all board and accommodation for free.
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