{"id":"F2024L00960","name":"Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Multiple Entitlement Exclusion) Determination 2024","slug":"military-rehabilitation-and-compensation-multiple-entitlement-exclusion-determination-2024","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":105312,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2024L00960-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Multiple Entitlement Exclusion) Determination 2024","content":"![The coat of arms of the Commonwealth of Australia](image.001.jpeg)\n\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation (Multiple Entitlement Exclusion) Determination 2024\n\nThe Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission makes this instrument under subsection 424L(1) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (the Act).\n\nDated 1 August 2024\n\nThe Seal of the\n\nMilitary Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission\n\nwas affixed to this instrument\n\nin the presence of:\n\n| Alison Frame                     | Mark Brewer                                    |\n| -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |\n|                                  | AM CSC and Bar                                 |\n| PresidentRepatriation Commission | Acting Deputy PresidentRepatriation Commission |\n| Gwen Cherne                      | Kahlil Fegan                                   |\n|                                  | DSC AM                                         |\n| Member                           | Member                                         |\n| Major General Wade Stothart      | Greg Vines                                     |\n| DSC AM CSC                       |                                                |\n| Member                           | Member                                         |\n| Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett       |                                                |\n| AM RAN                           |                                                |\n| Member                           |                                                |\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Multiple Entitlement Exclusion) Determination 2024.\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences on the day after the day it is registered.\n\n3 Person not entitled to energy supplement\n\nA person is not entitled to an energy supplement under section 83A of the Act for a day if the person is entitled to an energy supplement for the day under:\n\n(a) section 209A of the Act; or\n\n(b) section 62A of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs a narrow, technical function consistent with its title and enabling provision (section 424L(1) of the MRCA). It prevents duplicate payment of energy supplements across different legislative schemes, which aligns precisely with the original intent of the multiple entitlement exclusion framework."},"complexity_factors":["Only 3 operative sections (Name, Commencement, and the substantive rule)","Single operative provision (section 3) containing a straightforward exclusion condition","Only 2 cross-references to external legislation (sections 209A of the MRCA and 62A of the VEA)","No defined terms section","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond the basic 'if-then' structure","Total length is approximately half a page"],"plain_english_summary":"This rule prevents “double‑dipping” on the small energy supplement: if a current or former Australian Defence Force member already receives it under one military compensation pathway (section 209A or section 62A), they cannot also claim it under section 83A of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act. It keeps benefits fair and avoids duplicate taxpayer-funded payments."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument narrowly clarifies when section 83A does not apply by excluding days already covered by listed alternative entitlements. It does not create new entitlements or extend payment categories; it prescribes an exclusion rule that operates within the existing statutory framework."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, single-purpose instrument: only one operative clause excluding overlapping entitlements, which lowers inherent complexity.","Cross-references to multiple statutory provisions (s83A and s209A of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; s62A of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) require users to read three provisions together.","Made under delegated power (subsection 424L(1)); understanding requires awareness of that delegation and its limits.","Operational complexity for administrators: must check daily entitlement status and records to avoid duplicate payments (administrative compliance burden).","Low interpretive ambiguity in text, but practical edge cases (timing of entitlement for a day) could raise disputes about application to particular days."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination stops a person receiving the same \"energy supplement\" twice by saying they are not entitled to the supplement under section 83A of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act for any day they already get it under section 209A of that Act or section 62A of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986. It mechanically excludes overlapping payments.\n\nIt affects veterans and former or current service members who receive those supplements; the Commission makes the exclusion (under subsection 424L(1)), so payers must check entitlement records and withhold duplicate payments."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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