{"id":"F2016L00031","name":"Veterans’ Entitlements (Class of Debts – Less Than $200) Specification 2015","slug":"veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":93947,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L00031-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Veterans’ Entitlements (Class of Debts – Less Than $200) Specification 2015","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nVeterans’ Entitlements (Class of Debts — Less Than $200) Specification 2015\n\nInstrument No. M64/2015\n\n    I, STUART ROBERT, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, make this Specification under subparagraph 206(1)(b)(ii) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.\n\n    Dated this 21 day of December 2015\n\n    Stuart Robert\n\n……………………………………………………………………………………….\n\nSTUART ROBERT\n\nMinister for Veterans’ Affairs\n\n1. Name of Specification\n\nThis Specification is the Veterans’ Entitlements (Class of Debts – Less Than $200) Specification 2015.\n\n2. Revocation\n\nThe Notice under subparagraph 206(1)(b)(ii) made by Benjamin Charles Humphreys on 22 September 1992 is revoked.\n\n3. Commencement\n\nThis Specification commences on the day after registration.\n\n4. Specification of class of debts\n\nFor the purposes of subparagraph 206(1)(b)(ii) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, a debt is in a specified class if it is, or is likely to be, less than $200.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":1420},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument replaces a 1992 notice with identical purpose and effect, maintaining the same $200 threshold. The scope remains limited to specifying the monetary threshold for the class of debts that may be waived."},"complexity_factors":["Only 4 short sections total","No defined terms requiring interpretation","Single operative provision setting a monetary threshold ($200)","Minimal cross-referencing (only references the specific enabling provision in the parent Act)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law sets a **$200 threshold** for small debts involving veterans' benefits.\n\nUnder the Veterans' Entitlements Act, the Department of Veterans' Affairs can treat very small debts differently from larger ones. This document officially defines what \"small\" means: **any debt under $200** (or likely to end up under $200).\n\n**What this means:**\n- If a veteran owes money to the government (for example, an overpayment of benefits) and the amount is less than $200, this puts it in a special category\n- The Department can likely **waive or write off** these small amounts rather than spending more on recovery than the debt is worth\n- It also applies if the government owes a veteran less than $200\n\nThis replaces an identical rule from 1992, updating the legal paperwork without changing the dollar amount."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015","history":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-class-of-debts-less-than-200-specification-2015/documents"}}