{"id":"F2019L00193","name":"Veterans' Entitlements (Veterans' Children Education Scheme - Long Tan Bursary) Determination 2018","slug":"veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":98821,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2019L00193-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"This instrument is the Veterans' Entitle","sectionType":"division","heading":"This instrument is the Veterans' Entitlements (Veterans’ Children Education Scheme - Long Tan Bursary) Determination 2018.","content":"### This instrument is the Veterans' Entitlements (Veterans’ Children Education Scheme - Long Tan Bursary) Determination 2018.\n\n2 Commencement","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"This instrument commences immediately af","sectionType":"division","heading":"This instrument commences immediately after the commencement of Schedule 4 to the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 2) Act 2018.","content":"### This instrument commences immediately after the commencement of Schedule 4 to the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 2) Act 2018.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Note: Schedule 4 to the Veterans’ Affair","sectionType":"division","heading":"Note: Schedule 4 to the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 2) Act 2018 commences on 1 July 2019.","content":"### Note: Schedule 4 to the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-centric Reforms No. 2) Act 2018 commences on 1 July 2019.\n\n3 Authority","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"This instrument is made under subsection","sectionType":"division","heading":"This instrument is made under subsection 116CA(1) of the Act.","content":"### This instrument is made under subsection 116CA(1) of the Act.\n\n4 Definitions\n\nIn this instrument:\n\nAct means the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.\n\neligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran – see subsection 116(1) of the Act.\n\ngrandchild of a veteran – see subsection 116(1) of the Act.\n\nveteran – see paragraph (a) of the definition of “veteran” in subsection 5C(1) of the Act.\n\nVietnam service – see subsection 116(1) of the Act.\n\n5 Purpose","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"The purpose of this instrument is to det","sectionType":"division","heading":"The purpose of this instrument is to determine a class of persons for the purposes of the definition of eligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran in subsection 116(1) of the Act.","content":"### The purpose of this instrument is to determine a class of persons for the purposes of the definition of eligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran in subsection 116(1) of the Act.\n\nNote 1: A person will be an “eligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran” as defined in subsection 116(1) of the Act if the Repatriation Commission determines, under subsection 116CC(2) of the Act, that the person is included in the class determined by this instrument.\n\nNote 2: A person who is an “eligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran” may qualify for a Long Tan Bursary – see paragraph 7.3.2 of the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (Instrument 2015 No. R43).\n\n6 Determined classes of persons","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"For subsection 116CA(1) of the Act, the ","sectionType":"division","heading":"For subsection 116CA(1) of the Act, the following class of persons is determined:","content":"### For subsection 116CA(1) of the Act, the following class of persons is determined:\n\nA person:\n\n(a) who is a grandchild of a veteran who has rendered Vietnam service; and\n\n(b) who is making the transition to tertiary study and is academically able to complete an undergraduate degree (or similar tertiary course of study); and\n\n(c) whose family circumstances are such that the person may require additional financial assistance.","sortOrder":5}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument maintains a narrow, specific scope consistent with its title and purpose. It does exactly what it says on the tin: determines eligibility criteria for one specific bursary program. There is no scope creep or expansion beyond the original intent of creating access to the Long Tan Bursary for grandchildren of Vietnam veterans."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (only 6 sections)","Minimal defined terms (only 5 definitions, all referencing external legislation)","No nested exceptions or conditional logic — just three straightforward criteria in section 6","Single purpose instrument with no cross-referencing complexity","Operates as a simple 'gateway' determination under a broader legislative scheme"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument creates a specific eligible class for the Long Tan Bursary: grandchildren of Vietnam veterans who are moving into tertiary study, are academically capable of completing their course, and whose family circumstances mean they need extra financial assistance. It matters because it legally defines who can apply for the bursary, ensuring a clear pathway for these descendants to access university funding."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument operationalises the definition of 'eligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran' under the Act by specifying a class of persons (see Purpose, section 5, and Determined classes of persons, section 6). It does not itself expand or narrow statutory eligibility beyond those criteria; instead it delegates assessment to the Repatriation Commission under the Act (see Purpose Note 1)."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 for key definitions (see Definitions, section 4).","Delegated administrative discretion: the Repatriation Commission must determine inclusion under subsection 116CC(2) of the Act (see Purpose Note 1).","Subjective eligibility criteria in the determined class—'academically able' and 'may require additional financial assistance'—leave assessment standards unspecified (see Determined classes of persons, section 6(b)–(c)).","Commencement depends on another legislative schedule coming into force (see Commencement, section 2 and accompanying note referencing Schedule 4 commencement date).","Instrument provides no procedural detail on evidence, application or assessment process, increasing reliance on administrative guidance and decision-making."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument defines who counts as an “eligible grandchild of a Vietnam veteran” for the Long Tan Bursary. It applies to grandchildren of veterans who served in Vietnam who are moving into tertiary study, are academically capable of completing an undergraduate degree, and whose family circumstances indicate a need for extra financial help. The Repatriation Commission must confirm inclusion under the Act."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018","history":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/veterans-entitlements-veterans-children-education-scheme-long-tan-bursary-determination-2018/documents"}}