1. Introduction
This Travel Rules of Use ('Rules') provides direction, guidance and information to support DET staff to meet requirements of the DET Travel policy (the Policy).
The Rules for school-based travellers should be read in conjunction with the policy (refer to Policy tab). It is mandatory for staff to follow the Policy and the Rules.
1.1 Key policy settings
The diagram below provides a high-level view of some of the key settings for school-based travellers.
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Approvals
- For Principals, School Council members, all other staff — Deputy Secretary (SRS) approval
- For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
- Travel Request Authorisation (TRA) required
Booking timeframes
Bookings three weeks prior
Reporting requirements
Post-travel report required
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Approvals
- For Principals — Regional Director approval
- For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
- For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
- TRA required
Booking timeframes
Bookings two weeks prior
Reporting requirements
Post-travel report is required
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Approvals
- For Principals — Regional Director approval
- For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
- For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
- TRA required
Booking timeframes
Bookings two weeks prior
Reporting requirements
Post-travel report is not required
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Approvals
- For Principals — Regional Director approval
- For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
- For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
- TRA required
Booking timeframes
Bookings ASAP
Reporting requirements
Post-travel report required
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Approvals
- For Principals — Regional Director approval
- For School Council members, all other staff — Principal approval
- For excursions — School Council(s) and Regional Director approval
- TRA not required
Booking timeframes
Bookings ASAP
Reporting requirements
Post-travel report not required
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Approvals
- For Principals, School Council members, all other staff — No 'system' approvals required
- For excursions — Principal(s) approval
- TRA not required
Booking timeframes
No bookings required
Reporting requirements
Post-travel report not required
Reviewed 03 June 2022