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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004
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Schedule 1—Amendment of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
Part 1—Main amendments relating to transitional and application issues
1 Section 5 (index of definitions)
Insert in their appropriate alphabetical positions, determined on a letter‑by‑letter basis:
| CTPA | 5Q(1) |
| --------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission | 5Q(1) |
| MRCA | 5Q(1) |
| MRCA commencement date | 5Q(1) |
| relates to service | 5Q(1B) and (1C) |
2 After paragraph 5H(8)(b)
Insert:
(ba) a payment of an instalment of an allowance under section 118A, 118F or 118Q (pharmaceutical and telephone allowance);
3 Paragraph 5H(8)(zb)
Omit “to a veteran”.
4 At the end of subsection 5H(8)
Add:
; (zo) a payment under section 47, 56, 81, 205, 214, 217, 226, 239 or 266 of the MRCA to reimburse costs incurred in respect of the provision of goods or services (other than a payment to the person who provided the goods or service);
(zp) a payment (either as a weekly amount or a lump sum) under section 68, 71, 75 or 80 of the MRCA (permanent impairment);
(zq) a payment of a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the MRCA;
(zr) if subsection 204(5) of the MRCA applies to a person—an amount per fortnight, worked out under section 5I of this Act, that would, apart from this paragraph, be income of the person;
Note: Subsection 204(5) of the MRCA reduces a Special Rate Disability Pension by reference to amounts of Commonwealth superannuation that the person has received or is receiving.
(zs) a payment under the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme under section 212 of the MRCA;
(zt) a payment of an allowance under section 221, 245 or 300 of the MRCA (telephone and pharmaceutical allowance);
(zu) a payment of a lump sum mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(a) or subparagraph 234(1)(b)(i), or of a weekly amount mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(ii), of the MRCA (wholly dependent partner payment);
(zv) a payment under section 242 or 255 of the MRCA (continuing permanent impairment and incapacity etc. payments);
(zw) a payment under section 251 or 253 of the MRCA (eligible young person payment);
(zx) a payment under the scheme set up under section 258 of the MRCA (education scheme for eligible young persons);
(zy) a payment under section 262 of the MRCA (compensation for other dependants);
(zz) a payment under Part 2 of Chapter 6, or Division 2 or 3 of Part 4 of Chapter 6, or subsection 328(4), of the MRCA (compensation for treatment etc.);
(zza) a payment under section 424 of the MRCA (special assistance).
> Note: However:
(a) some of the amounts referred to in paragraphs (8)(zp), (zq), (zr) and (zu) are counted for the purposes of the hardship rules (see subsection 52Z(3A)); and
(b) the amounts referred to in paragraph (8)(zp) are counted for the purposes of rent assistance (see Module C of the Rate Calculator).
5 After section 5H
Insert:
#### 5I Special Rate Disability Pension reduction amount
For the purposes of paragraphs 5H(8)(zr) and 52Z(3A)(i), the amount per fortnight is:
where:
> Special Rate Disability Pension reduction amount means the amount by which the Special Rate Disability Pension (as reduced under subsection 204(3)) is reduced under subsection 204(6) of the MRCA (but not below zero).
6 Subsection 5Q(1)
Insert:
> CTPA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004.
7 Subsection 5Q(1)
Insert:
> Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission established under section 361 of the MRCA.
8 Subsection 5Q(1)
Insert:
> MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
9 Subsection 5Q(1)
Insert:
> MRCA commencement date means the date on which section 3 of the MRCA commences.
10 After subsection 5Q(1A)
Insert:
Definition of relates to service for injuries, diseases and deaths
(1B) For the purposes of this Act, an injury, disease or death relates to service rendered by a person if:
(a) it resulted from an occurrence that happened while the person was rendering that service; or
(b) it arose out of, or was attributable to, that service; or
(c) it resulted from an accident that occurred while the person was travelling, while rendering that service but otherwise than in the course of duty, on a journey:
(i) to a place for the purpose of performing duty; or
(ii) away from a place of duty upon having ceased to perform duty; or
(d) in the case of an injury—it resulted from an accident that would not have occurred:
(i) but for the rendering of that service by the person; or
(ii) but for changes in the person’s environment consequent upon his or her having rendered that service; or
(e) in the case of a disease—it would not have occurred:
(i) but for the rendering of that service by the person; or
(ii) but for changes in the person’s environment consequent upon his or her having rendered that service; or
(f) in the case of a death of a person—it was due to an accident that would not have occurred, or to a disease that would not have been contracted:
(i) but for the rendering of that service by the person; or
(ii) but for changes in the person’s environment consequent upon his or her having rendered that service.
Definition of relates to service for aggravations and material contributions
(1C) For the purposes of this Act, an aggravation of, or a material contribution to, an injury or disease relates to service rendered by a person if:
(a) it resulted from an occurrence that happened while the person was rendering that service; or
(b) it arose out of, or was attributable to, that service; or
(c) it resulted from an accident that occurred while the person was travelling, while rendering that service but otherwise than in the course of duty, on a journey:
(i) to a place for the purpose of performing duty; or
(ii) away from a place of duty upon having ceased to perform duty; or
(d) in the case of an aggravation of, or a material contribution to, an injury—it resulted from an accident that would not have occurred:
(i) but for the rendering of that service by the person; or
(ii) but for changes in the person’s environment consequent upon his or her having rendered that service; or
(e) in the case of an aggravation of, or a material contribution to, a disease—it would not have occurred:
(i) but for the rendering of that service by the person; or
(ii) but for changes in the person’s environment consequent upon his or her having rendered that service.
11 Subsections 8(1) and 9(1)
Omit “Subject to this section,”, substitute “Subject to this section and section 9A,”.
12 After section 9
Insert:
#### 9A Most war‑caused injuries, diseases and deaths no longer covered by this Act
(1) A veteran’s injury, disease or death is taken not to be war‑caused if:
(a) the injury is sustained, the disease is contracted, or the death occurs, on or after the MRCA commencement date; and
(b) the injury, disease or death either:
(i) relates to service rendered by the person on or after that date; or
(ii) relates to service rendered by the person before, and on or after, that date.
> Note: After the MRCA commencement date, compensation is provided under the MRCA (instead of this Act) for such injuries, diseases and deaths.
(2) An injury or disease of a veteran that has been aggravated, or materially contributed to, by service is taken not to be war‑caused if:
(a) the aggravation or material contribution occurs on or after the commencement date (even if the original injury is sustained, or the original disease is contracted, before that date); and
(b) the aggravation or material contribution either:
(i) relates to service rendered by the person on or after that date; or
(ii) relates to service rendered by the person before, and on or after, that date; and
(c) if section 12 of the CTPA applies to the veteran—after receiving a notice under that section, the veteran makes a claim under section 319 of the MRCA (or continues with a claim already made under that section) in respect of the aggravated injury or disease.
> Note: After the MRCA commencement date, compensation is provided under the MRCA (instead of this Act) for such aggravations and material contributions.
(3) To avoid doubt, service is rendered before, and on or after, the MRCA commencement date whether the service spans the commencement date or is rendered during separate periods before and on or after that date.
13 Paragraph 13(1)(b)
Omit “has become incapacitated”, substitute “is incapacitated”.
14 After subsection 13(2A)
Insert:
Subsection (2A) ceases to apply
(2AA) The Commonwealth is not liable, under subsection (2A), to pay a pension to a dependant of a veteran in respect of the veteran’s death if the death occurs on or after the MRCA commencement date.
15 After subsection 13(6)
Insert:
Subsection (6) ceases to apply
(6A) The Commonwealth is not liable, under subsection (6), to pay a pension in respect of a person’s death, or the incapacity of a person, if:
(a) either:
(i) the occurrence resulting in the death or incapacity happened on or after the MRCA commencement date; or
(ii) the disease was contracted on or after the MRCA commencement date; and
(b) either:
(i) the occurrence or disease relates to service rendered by the person on or after that date; or
(ii) the occurrence or disease relates to service rendered by the person before, and on or after, that date (whether the service spans the commencement date or is rendered during separate periods before and on or after that date).
16 After subsection 15(1)
Insert:
(1A) However, a veteran who:
(a) receives a notice under section 12 of the CTPA in respect of an aggravation of, or a material contribution to, an injury or disease; and
(b) after receiving the notice, makes a claim under section 319 of the MRCA (or continues with a claim already made under that section) in respect of the aggravation or material contribution;
is not entitled to apply for an increase in the rate of the pension on the ground that the veteran’s incapacity has increased because of that aggravation or material contribution.
> Note: Under section 12 of the CTPA, a veteran who has a war‑caused or defence‑caused injury or disease that is aggravated or materially contributed to by service after the MRCA commencement date can choose whether the MRCA or the VEA will apply to the aggravated injury or disease.
16A Subsection 23(5)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(5) The rate at which pension is payable to a veteran to whom section 115D applies (veterans working under rehabilitation scheme) is the reduced amount worked out using the following formula:
16B Subsection 24(5)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(5) The rate at which pension is payable to a veteran to whom section 115D applies (veterans working under rehabilitation scheme) is the reduced amount worked out using the following formula:
16C Application of items 16A and 16B
The amendments made by items 16A and 16B apply from the pension period that begins after those items commence.
17 Subsection 38(1D)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(1D) Subsection (1B) does not apply to a person whose partner:
(a) is a veteran to whom section 24 applies; or
(b) is receiving, or eligible to receive, a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the MRCA.
> Note: A person is still eligible to receive a Special Rate Disability Pension even if the amount of the pension is totally offset under section 204 of the MRCA.
18 After paragraph 52(1)(m)
Insert:
(ma) if the person is provided with a motor vehicle under the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme under section 212 of the MRCA—the value of that motor vehicle;
19 Subsection 52Z(3A)
After “following payments”, insert “and amounts”.
20 At the end of subsection 52Z(3A)
Add:
; (g) a payment of a weekly amount under section 68, 71 or 75 of the MRCA (permanent impairment);
(h) a payment of a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the MRCA;
(i) if subsection 204(5) of the MRCA applies to a person—an amount per fortnight worked out under section 5I of this Act;
(j) a payment of a weekly amount mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(ii) of the MRCA (wholly dependent partner payment).
> Note: Subsection 204(5) of the MRCA reduces a Special Rate Disability Pension by reference to amounts of Commonwealth superannuation that the person has received or is receiving.
21 Subsection 52Z(3A) (note)
Omit “payments referred to in paragraphs (a) to (e)”, substitute “payments and amounts referred to in this subsection”.
22 Paragraphs 70(1)(b), 70(5)(d) and 70(5A)(d)
Omit “has become incapacitated”, substitute “is incapacitated”.
23 At the end of subsections 85(1) and (2)
Add:
> Note: A veteran might stop being eligible to be provided with treatment under this Part for an injury or disease if the veteran is entitled to treatment under the MRCA for the injury or disease (see sections 85A and 85B of this Act).
24 Paragraph 85(4)(b)
Before “a veteran”, insert “before the MRCA commencement date”.
25 After subsection 85(7)
Insert:
(7A) A veteran is eligible to be provided with treatment under this Part for any injury or disease if:
(a) the veteran is receiving a service pension under Part III; and
(b) an impairment suffered by the veteran from one or more service injuries or diseases constitutes at least 30 impairment points (within the meaning of the MRCA); and
(c) the treatment is provided after both paragraphs (a) and (b) begin to apply to the veteran; and
(d) the veteran is not already being provided with treatment for any injury or disease under Chapter 6 of the MRCA.
26 After section 85
Insert:
#### 85A Treatment under section 279 or 280 of the MRCA for aggravated injuries or diseases
(1) This section applies if:
(a) a person is entitled to treatment for an aggravated injury or disease (within the meaning of the MRCA) under section 279 or 280 of the MRCA; and
(b) apart from this section, the person would also be eligible to be provided with treatment for the original injury or disease under subsection 85(1) or (2) of this Act.
> Note: A person who is eligible to be provided with treatment under this Act for any injury or disease would continue to be provided with that treatment.
(2) The person is entitled to treatment only under section 279 or 280 of the MRCA, and not under subsection 85(1) or (2) of this Act, for the original injury or disease during the period in which the person is provided with treatment for the aggravated injury or disease.
(3) During this period, the treatment for the original injury or disease is taken to be treatment to which a person is entitled under Part 3 of Chapter 6 of the MRCA for the purposes of section 289 of that Act (compensable treatment) but not for the purposes of section 273 of that Act (compensation for those entitled to treatment).
#### 85B Treatment under section 279 or 280 of the MRCA if a person is entitled to treatment under the VEA for a separate injury or disease
(1) This section applies if:
(a) a person is entitled to treatment for a service injury or disease (within the meaning of the MRCA) under section 279 or 280 of the MRCA; and
(b) apart from this section, the person would also be eligible to be provided with treatment for a separate war‑caused or defence‑caused injury or disease under subsection 85(1) or (2) of this Act.
> Note: A person who is eligible to be provided with treatment under this Act for any injury or disease would continue to be provided with that treatment.
(2) The person is entitled to treatment only under section 279 or 280 of the MRCA, and not under subsection 85(1) or (2) of this Act, for the war‑caused or defence‑caused injury or disease during the period in which the person is provided with treatment for the service injury or disease.
(3) During this period, the treatment for the war‑caused or defence‑caused injury or disease is taken to be treatment to which a person is entitled under Part 3 of Chapter 6 of the MRCA for the purposes of section 289 of that Act (compensable treatment) but not for the purposes of section 273 of that Act (compensation for those entitled to treatment).
27 Paragraph 86(2)(c)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(c) a deceased veteran was, before the MRCA commencement date, a prisoner of war at a time when the veteran was on operational service;
29 Subsection 91(6)
Omit “approved scheme,”, substitute “approved scheme or a determination under paragraph 286(1)(c) of the MRCA,”.
30 Subsection 91(8)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(8) If the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal submits the recommendations and a copy of the report to the Minister:
(a) the Commission may prepare an instrument under subsection (2) varying the approved scheme; or
(b) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission may vary the determination under paragraph 286(1)(c) of the MRCA;
in any manner the relevant Commission considers desirable as a result of its consideration of the recommendations and the report.
31 Paragraph 98B(1)(d)
After “veteran had”, insert “, before the MRCA commencement date,”.
32 Paragraph 99(2)(c)
After “veteran was”, insert “, before the MRCA commencement date,”.
33 Subsection 99(3)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(3) A funeral benefit must not to be granted under paragraph (1)(e) unless:
(a) if subparagraph (1)(e)(i) or (ii) applies—treatment is or was provided in the institution; and
(b) in any case—the treatment is or was arranged:
(i) by the Commission under Part V of this Act; or
(ii) by the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission under Chapter 6 of the MRCA.
34 Subparagraph 99(4)(b)(iii)
After “the Commission”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission”.
35 After subsection 100(1)
Insert:
(1A) The Commission may grant a benefit towards the funeral expenses incurred in respect of a person’s funeral if:
(a) either:
(i) the person was a wholly dependent partner of a deceased member; or
(ii) the person was both an eligible young person, and a dependant of a deceased member, immediately before the member’s death; and
(b) the person died in indigent circumstances; and
(c) section 12 of the MRCA applies in respect of the member.
> Note: Expressions used in this subsection have the same meanings as they have in the MRCA (see subsection (4)).
36 At the end of section 100
Add:
(4) Expressions used in subsection (1A) have the same meanings as they have in the MRCA.
37 Subsection 106(2)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(2) The Commission must not grant assistance or benefits to a person under subsection (1):
(a) in circumstances in which the person is eligible to be granted an allowance or assistance under another provision of this Act; or
(b) to a veteran, or a dependant of a veteran or a deceased veteran, if the veteran is only a veteran because of service rendered after the MRCA commencement date.
> Note: The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission can grant assistance or benefits to veterans who render service after the MRCA commencement date, or to dependants of such veterans (see section 424 of the MRCA).
38 Subsection 115B(1)
After “classes of veterans”, insert “who render service before the MRCA commencement date”.
39 At the end of subsection 115B(1)
Add:
> Note: A rehabilitation program that is being provided to a veteran under the scheme might cease if the veteran is also provided with rehabilitation under the MRCA (see section 18 of the CTPA).
39A Section 115D
Repeal the section, substitute:
#### 115D Reduced daily pension amount—pensions under Parts II and IV
Application and overview of this section
(1) This section applies to a veteran who is engaged in remunerative work of more than 8 hours per week as a result of undertaking a vocational rehabilitation program under the Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The section sets out how to work out the veteran’s reduced daily pension amount. This amount is used to work out the rate of pension payable under sections 23 and 24.
> Note: This section does not apply to certain veterans (see subsections (5) and (6)).
Reduced daily pension amount during the initial period
(2) A veteran’s reduced daily pension amount for a pension period that occurs within the initial period is worked out using the following formula:
> Note 1: Expressions used in this subsection are defined in subsection (7).
> Note 2: The Commission can increase a reduced daily pension amount under section 115F.
Reduced daily pension amount during the second period
(3) A veteran’s reduced daily pension amount for a pension period that occurs within the second period is worked out using the following formula:
> Note 1: Expressions used in this subsection are defined in subsection (7).
> Note 2: The Commission can increase a reduced daily pension amount under section 115F.
Reduced daily pension amount 5 years after the initial period
(4) A veteran’s reduced daily pension amount for a pension period that occurs more than 5 years after the end of the initial period is nil.
> Note: The Commission can increase a reduced daily pension amount under section 115F.
Veteran who is unemployed for at least 2 weeks
(5) This section does not apply to a veteran who is unemployed for a continuous period of at least 2 weeks in respect of the pension periods within that 2 week period.
Veteran who is blinded in both eyes
(6) This section does not apply to a veteran for a pension period if the veteran is receiving a pension for the period at the special rate because of subsection 24(3).
Definitions
(7) In this section:
> CPI amount means the amount worked out using the following formula:
> 
> daily above general rate for a veteran means the rate worked out using the following formula:
> 
> initial period for a veteran means the period:
(a) that begins on the day after the day the veteran first commenced remunerative work as a result of undertaking a vocational rehabilitation program; and
(b) that ends immediately before the first CPI indexation day that occurs more than 2 years after that day.
> pension rate on commencement for a veteran means the rate of pension under this Act that was payable to the veteran on the day on which the veteran commenced his or her vocational rehabilitation program.
> second period means the period:
(a) that begins immediately after the initial period; and
(b) runs for 5 years.
> taper amount for a veteran means:
(a) if the veteran’s average weekly hours are 40 hours or more—nil; and
(b) otherwise—the amount worked out using the following formula:
39B Subsection 115E(1)
Omit “the application of the pension reduction amount to the rate”, substitute “the application of section 115D in respect of the rate”.
Note: The heading to section 115E is replaced by the heading “Application for increase in reduced daily pension amount”.
39C Subsection 115E(2)
Omit “to have the pension reduction amount reduced”, substitute “to have the reduced daily pension amount under section 115D increased”.
39D Subsection 115F(2)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(2) If this section applies, the Commission may increase in writing the veteran’s reduced daily pension amount under section 115D, for a past, present or future pension period, to the amount that the Commission is satisfied results in the work and pension income rate being equal to the unaffected pension rate.
40 At the end of subsection 116A(1)
Add “However, the persons must be the children of veterans who render service before the MRCA commencement date.”.
41 Paragraph 118R(a)
After “Social Security Act”, insert “or the MRCA”.
42 After subparagraphs 118S(2)(d)(i) and (4)(c)(i)
Insert:
(ia) the MRCA; or
43 Subsection 120(7)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(7) In this section:
> hazardous service means service in the Defence Force, before the MRCA commencement date, that is of a kind determined in writing by the Minister administering section 1 of the Defence Act 1903 to be hazardous service for the purposes of this section.
44 Saving determinations of hazardous service
A determination in force under subsection 120(7) of the VEA immediately before the commencement of item 43 of this Schedule continues in force after that time despite the amendment made by that item.
45 After point SCH6‑C4
Insert:
No rent assistance if person receiving a Special Rate Disability Pension
SCH6‑C4A No additional amount is to be added to a person’s maximum basic rate under point SCH6‑C3 if the person chooses to receive a Special Rate Disability Pension under section 200 of the MRCA.
46 Paragraph SCH6‑C7(c)
Omit “a disability pension”, substitute “either or both a disability pension and permanent impairment compensation”.
47 At the end of point SCH6‑C7
Add:
> Note 1: For disability pension see section 5Q.
> Note 2: For permanent impairment compensation see point SCH6‑C16.
48 Point SCH6‑C12
Omit “disability pension”, substitute “either or both a disability pension and permanent impairment compensation”.
49 Point SCH6‑C12 (note)
Omit “Note”, substitute “Note 1”.
50 At the end of point SCH6‑C12
Add:
> Note 2: For permanent impairment compensation see point SCH6‑C16.
51 Point SCH6‑C13
After “disability pension” (first occurring), insert “and permanent impairment compensation”.
Note: The heading to point SCH6‑C13 is altered by inserting “and permanent impairment compensation” after “disability pension”.
52 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 1 of the method statement)
After “disability pension” (first occurring), insert “and permanent impairment compensation”.
53 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 1 of the method statement)
Omit “disability pension income”, substitute “disability income”.
54 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 1 of the method statement, after note 1)
Insert:
> Note 1A: For permanent impairment compensation see point SCH6‑C16.
55 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 1 of the method statement, note 2)
After “disability pension”, insert “and permanent impairment compensation”.
56 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 3 of the method statement)
Omit “disability pension income”, substitute “disability income”.
57 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 4 of the method statement)
Omit “disability pension income”, substitute “disability income”.
58 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 5 of the method statement)
Omit “disability pension income” (first and second occurring), substitute “disability income”.
59 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 5 of the method statement)
Omit “disability pension income excess”, substitute “disability income excess”.
60 Point SCH6‑C13 (step 6 of the method statement)
Omit “disability pension income excess”, substitute “disability income excess”.
61 Point SCH6‑C14
Omit “disability pension” (first occurring), substitute “either or both a disability pension and permanent impairment compensation”.
Note: The heading to point SCH6‑C14 is altered by adding at the end “and permanent impairment compensation”.
62 Point SCH6‑C14
After “disability pension” (second occurring), insert “and permanent impairment compensation”.
63 Point SCH6‑C14
Omit “disability pension income”, substitute “disability income”.
64 Point SCH6‑C14 (note)
Omit “Note”, substitute “Note 1”.
65 At the end of point SCH6‑C14
Add:
> Note 2: For permanent impairment compensation see point SCH6‑C16.
66 At the end of Module C in Schedule 6
Add:
SCH6‑C16 In this Module:
> permanent impairment compensation means:
(a) any payment of a weekly amount under section 68, 71 or 75 of the MRCA (permanent impairment); and
(b) if the person was paid a lump sum under section 68, 71 or 75 of the MRCA (permanent impairment)—any weekly amounts that the person would have been paid if the person had not chosen the lump sum.
Part 2—Amendments relating to income support supplement
67 Section 5 (index of definitions)
Insert in its appropriate alphabetical position, determined on a letter‑by‑letter basis:
| wholly dependent partner | 5E(1) |
| ------------------------ | ----- |
68 Subsection 5E(1) (definition of war widow)
Repeal the definition, substitute:
> war widow means a woman:
(a) who was the partner of, was legally married to, or was the wholly dependent partner of:
(i) a veteran; or
(ii) a person who was a member of the Forces for the purposes of Part II or IV of this Act; or
(iii) a person who was a member (within the meaning of the MRCA);
immediately before the death of the veteran or person; and
(b) who:
(i) is receiving a pension payable under Part II or IV of this Act at a rate determined under or by reference to subsection 30(1); or
(ii) has received a lump sum mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA, or is receiving a weekly amount mentioned in that paragraph; or
(iii) is receiving a pension that is payable under the law of a foreign country, and that is, in the opinion of the Commission, similar in character to a pension referred to in subparagraph (i).
69 Subsection 5E(1) (definition of war widower)
Repeal the definition, substitute:
> war widower means a man:
(a) who was the partner of, was legally married to, or was the wholly dependent partner of:
(i) a veteran; or
(ii) a person who was a member of the Forces for the purposes of Part II or IV of this Act; or
(iii) a person who was a member (within the meaning of the MRCA);
immediately before the death of the veteran or person; and
(b) who:
(i) is receiving a pension payable under Part II or IV of this Act at a rate determined under or by reference to subsection 30(1); or
(ii) has received a lump sum mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA, or is receiving a weekly amount mentioned in that paragraph; or
(iii) is receiving a pension that is payable under the law of a foreign country, and that is, in the opinion of the Commission, similar in character to a pension referred to in subparagraph (i).
70 Subsection 5E(1)
Insert:
> wholly dependent partner has the meaning given by the MRCA.
71 Subsection 5H(1) (after paragraph (c) of the definition of adjusted income)
Insert:
(ca) if the person was paid a lump sum mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(i) of the MRCA (wholly dependent partner payment)—any weekly amounts that the person would have been paid if the person had chosen the weekly amount mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(ii) of that Act; and
(cb) any payment of a weekly amount mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(ii) of the MRCA (wholly dependent partner payment); and
(cc) if the person was paid a lump sum under section 68, 71 or 75 of the MRCA (permanent impairment)—any weekly amounts that the person would have been paid if the person had not chosen the lump sum; and
(cd) any payment of a weekly amount under section 68, 71 or 75 of the MRCA (permanent impairment); and
(ce) any payment of a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the MRCA; and
72 Subsection 5Q(1) (definition of War widow/war widower—pensioner)
Repeal the definition, substitute:
> war widow/war widower—pensioner means:
(a) a person who is receiving a pension under Part II or IV of this Act at a rate determined under or by reference to subsection 30(1); or
(b) a person who has received a lump sum mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA, or who is receiving a weekly amount mentioned in that paragraph.
73 Paragraph 45B(1)(c)
Omit “or a social security benefit”, substitute “, a social security benefit or another income support supplement”.
74 After subsection 45D(1)
Insert:
(1A) Income support supplement is not payable to a person if the person is already receiving an income support supplement.
75 At the end of subsection 45N(1)
Add:
; and (d) a war widower or war widow who, immediately before receiving a lump sum mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA, or a weekly amount mentioned in that paragraph, was receiving a partner service pension.
76 Paragraph 45R(2)(a)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(a) any of the following applies:
(i) a pension is payable to a person under Part II or IV at a rate determined under or by reference to subsection 30(1) from a particular day (the benefit day); or
(ii) a lump sum mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(i) of the MRCA is payable to a person, in respect of the death of a deceased member on a particular day (the benefit day); or
(iii) a weekly amount mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(ii) of the MRCA is payable to a person from a particular day (the benefit day); and
77 Paragraphs 45R(2)(b) and (c)
Omit “pension receipt day”, substitute “benefit day”.
78 Paragraph 45R(2)(d)
Omit “pension receipt day” (wherever occurring), substitute “benefit day”.
79 Subsection 45R(2)
Omit “pension receipt day” (last occurring), substitute “benefit day”.
80 At the end of paragraph 45TB(3)(a)
Add:
(iii) if, after reaching the qualifying age, the person became entitled to be paid a lump sum or a weekly amount mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA—the date of the death of the member in respect of whom the lump sum or weekly amount was payable;
81 At the end of section 45TB
Add:
2 or more special dates of eligibility
(5) For the purposes of this section, if a person would otherwise have 2 or more special dates of eligibility for a designated pension, only the first date is to be counted.
82 Subsection 53M(5)
After “paragraph (c)”, insert “, (ca) or (cb)”.
Part 3—Amendments relating to the Statements of Principles
83 At the end of subsection 196B(1)
Add “The main function of the Authority is to determine Statements of Principles for the purposes of this Act and the MRCA.”.
84 After paragraph 196B(2)(c)
Insert:
or (ca) warlike or non‑warlike service rendered by members;
85 Subsection 196B(2) (note 2)
Omit “see subsection 5Q(1A)”, substitute “referred to in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c), see subsection 5Q(1A)”.
86 Subsection 196B(2) (after note 2)
Insert:
> Note 2A: For warlike service, non‑warlike service and members referred to in paragraph (2)(ca), see section 196KA. (These definitions are for the purposes of the MRCA.)
87 After paragraph 196B(3)(b)
Insert:
or (ba) peacetime service rendered by members;
88 Subsection 196B(3) (note 2)
Omit “see subsection 5Q(1A)”, substitute “referred to in paragraph (3)(b), see subsection 5Q(1A)”.
89 Subsection 196B(3) (after note 2)
Insert:
> Note 2A: For peacetime service and members referred to in paragraph (3)(ba), see section 196KA. (These definitions are for the purposes of the MRCA.)
90 After subsection 196B(3)
Insert:
(3A) The Authority may determine a Statement of Principles under subsection (2) or (3) for the purposes of this Act, the MRCA, or both Acts.
91 Paragraph 196B(4)(b)
After “this Act”, insert “, or the MRCA,”.
92 Paragraph 196B(4)(c)
After “suffered”, insert “or sustained”.
93 Paragraph 196B(4)(d)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(d) the extent (if any) to which:
(i) the injury, disease or death may be war‑caused or defence‑caused; or
(ii) the injury, disease or death may be a service injury, a service disease or a service death.
94 At the end of subsection 196B(4)
Add:
> Note 3: For service injury, service disease and service death see section 196KA. (These definitions are for the purposes of the MRCA.)
95 Paragraph 196B(7)(d)
After “suffered”, insert “or sustained”.
96 Paragraph 196B(7)(e)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(e) the extent (if any) to which:
(i) the injury, disease or death may be war‑caused or defence‑caused; or
(ii) the injury, disease or death may be a service injury, a service disease or a service death.
97 At the end of subsection 196B(7)
Add:
> Note 1: For war‑caused see sections 8 and 9.
> Note 2: For defence‑caused see section 69.
> Note 3: For service injury, service disease and service death see section 196KA. (These definitions are for the purposes of the MRCA.)
98 Subsection 196B(11) (note)
Omit “Note”, substitute “Note 1”.
99 At the end of subsection 196B(11)
Add:
> Note 2: The Statement of Principles may be determined for the purposes of this Act, the MRCA, or both Acts, in accordance with the directions of the Council (see subsection 196W(4A)).
100 Subsection 196B(12) (note)
Omit “Note”, substitute “Note 1”.
101 At the end of subsection 196B(12)
Add:
> Note 2: The Statement of Principles may be determined for the purposes of this Act, the MRCA, or both Acts, in accordance with the directions of the Council (see subsection 196W(4A)).
102 After paragraph 196E(1)(a)
Insert:
(aa) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission;
103 At the end of paragraph 196E(1)(b)
Add “of this Act”.
104 After paragraph 196E(1)(b)
Insert:
(ba) a person eligible to make a claim for compensation under section 319 of the MRCA;
105 Paragraph 196E(1)(c)
After “members of Peacekeeping Forces”, insert “, or members within the meaning of the MRCA,”.
106 Subsection 196F(1)
Omit “any person referred to in paragraph 196E(1)(a) or (b) or organisation referred to in paragraph 196E(1)(c)”, substitute “any person or organisation referred to in any of paragraphs 196E(1)(a) to (c)”.
107 Subsection 196F(3)
After “the Commission” (first occurring), insert “, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission”.
108 Subsection 196F(3)
Omit “the Commission” (second occurring), substitute “the relevant Commission”.
109 Subsection 196I(1)
Omit “a person referred to in paragraph 196E(1)(a) or (b), or an organisation referred to in paragraph 196E(1)(c),”, substitute “any person or organisation referred to in any of paragraphs 196E(1)(a) to (c)”.
110 Subsection 196J(1)
After “the Commission”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (as the case requires)”.
111 At the end of Division 1 of Part XIA
Add:
#### 196KA Definitions for the purposes of the MRCA
In this Division:
(a) for the purposes of paragraphs 196B(4)(d) and 196B(7)(e), service death has the same meaning as in the MRCA; and
(b) for the purposes of paragraphs 196B(4)(d) and 196B(7)(e), service disease has the same meaning as in the MRCA; and
(c) for the purposes of paragraphs 196B(4)(d) and 196B(7)(e), service injury has the same meaning as in the MRCA; and
(d) for the purposes of paragraphs 196B(2)(ca) and 196B(3)(ba), members has the same meaning as in the MRCA; and
(e) for the purposes of paragraph 196B(3)(ba), peacetime service has the same meaning as in the MRCA; and
(f) for the purposes of paragraph 196B(2)(ca), non‑warlike service does not have the meaning given by this Act but instead has the same meaning as in the MRCA; and
(g) for the purposes of paragraph 196B(2)(ca), warlike service does not have the meaning given by this Act but instead has the same meaning as in the MRCA.
112 After subsection 196W(4)
Insert:
(4A) The Council may give directions under subsection (4) for the purposes of this Act, the MRCA, or both Acts.
113 Paragraph 196X(2)(b)
After “the Commission”, insert “, or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission,”.
114 After paragraph 196Y(1)(a)
Insert:
(aa) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission;
115 At the end of paragraph 196Y(1)(b)
Add “of this Act”.
116 After paragraph 196Y(1)(b)
Insert:
(ba) a person eligible to make a claim for compensation under section 319 of the MRCA;
117 Paragraph 196Y(1)(c)
After “members of Peacekeeping Forces”, insert “, or members within the meaning of the MRCA,”.
118 Subsection 196ZA(1)
Omit “any person referred to in paragraph 196Y(1)(a) or (b), or an organisation referred to in paragraph 196Y(1)(c),”, substitute “any person or organisation referred to in any of paragraphs 196Y(1)(a) to (c)”.
119 Subsection 196ZA(3)
After “the Commission” (first occurring), insert “, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission”.
120 Subsection 196ZA(3)
Omit “the Commission” (second occurring), substitute “the relevant Commission”.
121 Subsection 196ZA(4)
After “the Commission” (first occurring), insert “, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission”.
122 Subsection 196ZA(4)
Omit “the Commission” (second occurring), substitute “the relevant Commission”.
123 Subsection 196ZD(1)
Omit “a person referred to in paragraph 196Y(1)(a) or (b), or an organisation referred to in paragraph 196Y(1)(c),”, substitute “any person or organisation referred to in any of paragraphs 196Y(1)(a) to (c)”.
Part 4—Amendments relating to offsetting permanent impairment payments under the SRCA
124 Subsection 23(4)
Omit “subsection (5)”, substitute “subsections (5) and (6)”.
125 Subsection 23(5)
Omit “If”, substitute “Subject to subsection (6), if”.
127 At the end of section 23
Add:
(6) If section 25A applies to a veteran, the rate at which pension is payable to the veteran is the rate per fortnight specified in subsection (4) or (5) of this section, reduced in accordance with section 25A.
128 Subsection 24(4)
Omit “subsection (5)”, substitute “subsections (5) and (6)”.
129 Subsection 24(5)
Omit “If”, substitute “Subject to subsection (6), if”.
131 At the end of section 24
Add:
(6) If section 25A applies to a veteran, the rate at which pension is payable to the veteran is the rate per fortnight specified in subsection (4) or (5) of this section, reduced in accordance with section 25A.
132 Subsection 24A(1)
Omit “subsection (2)”, substitute “subsections (1A) and (2)”.
133 After subsection 24A(1)
Insert:
(1A) However, subsection (1) does not prevent a rate applicable under subsection 24(4) or (5) from being reduced to give effect to subsection 24(6).
134 Subsection 25(2)
Omit “subsections 24(4) and (5)”, substitute “subsection 24(4), (5) or (6)”.
135 After section 25
Insert:
#### 25A Offsetting certain SRCA payments
(1) This section applies to a veteran:
(a) to whom section 23, 24 or 25 applies; or
(b) who is granted a temporary incapacity allowance under section 107 or a loss of earnings allowance under section 108;
for a war‑caused injury or a war‑caused disease if the veteran has received an amount of compensation, whether before or after the commencement of this section, under section 24, 25 or 27 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 for some other injury or disease.
(2) That amount of compensation is to be converted to a fortnightly amount in accordance with advice from the Australian Government Actuary.
(3) The rate at which:
(a) a pension is payable to the person under section 23, 24 or 25; or
(b) a temporary incapacity allowance under section 107 or a loss of earnings allowance under section 108 is payable to the person;
apart from this section, is reduced, but not below zero, by the fortnightly amount worked out under subsection (2) of this section.
136 Subsection 27(3)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(3) If the rate calculated in accordance with subsection (2) in respect of the pension payable to a veteran exceeds:
(a) if section 25A applies to the veteran—the rate specified in subsection 24(6); or
(b) otherwise—the rate specified in subsection 24(4);
the rate must be reduced by the amount of the excess.
137 Paragraph 30P(1)(b)
Before “30C”, insert “25A,”.
138 Paragraph 79(1)(b)
Before “74”, insert “25A or”.
139 Paragraphs 86(2)(a) and (b)
After “24(4)”, insert “or (6)”.
140 At the end of section 107
Add:
> Note: If section 25A applies to a veteran, the rate at which temporary incapacity allowance is payable to the veteran is reduced in accordance with that section.
141 At the end of section 108
Add:
> Note: If section 25A applies to a veteran, the rate at which loss of earnings allowance is payable to the veteran is reduced in accordance with that section.
142 Application of amendments
The amendments made by this Part apply to claims under section 14, or applications under section 15, of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 made after the commencement of section 3 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Schedule 2—Amendment of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
Part 1—Main amendments relating to transitional and application issues
1 Subsection 4(1)
Insert:
> CTPA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004.
2 Subsection 4(1)
Insert:
> MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
3 Subsection 4(1)
Insert:
> MRCA commencement date means the date on which section 3 of the MRCA commences.
4 At the end of subsection 4(3)
Add:
> Note: However, members of the Defence Force with service after the MRCA commencement date might be taken not to have suffered a physical or mental injury or ailment (see section 4AA and subsection 6A(2A)).
5 After section 4
Insert:
#### 4AA Most injuries for members of the Defence Force no longer covered by this Act
(1) For the purposes of this Act (other than this section), an employee is taken not to have suffered an injury, or an aggravation of an injury, if:
(a) the employee is a member (within the meaning of the MRCA); and
(b) the injury or aggravation is first suffered on or after the MRCA commencement date; and
(c) the injury or aggravation arises out of, or in the course of, the employee’s employment as a member; and
(d) the employment occurs either:
(i) on or after the MRCA commencement date; or
(ii) before, and on or after, the MRCA commencement date.
> Note: After the MRCA commencement date, compensation for members of the Defence Force is provided under the MRCA (instead of this Act) for such an injury or aggravation.
(2) An employee is taken not to have suffered an injury, being a disease, or an aggravation of a disease, if:
(a) the employee is a member (within the meaning of the MRCA); and
(b) the disease or aggravation is contracted on or after the MRCA commencement date; and
(c) the disease or aggravation is contributed to in a material degree by the employee’s employment as a member; and
(d) the employment occurs either:
(i) on or after the MRCA commencement date; or
(ii) before, and on or after, the MRCA commencement date.
> Note: After the MRCA commencement date, compensation for members of the Defence Force is provided under the MRCA (instead of this Act) for such a disease or aggravation.
(3) To avoid doubt, employment occurs, before, and on or after, the MRCA commencement date whether the employment spans the commencement date or occurs during separate periods before and on or after that date.
(4) Subsection 7(4) does not apply in determining the day on which a disease is contracted or aggravated for the purposes of paragraph (2)(b).
6 At the end of subsection 5(2)
Add:
> Note: However, members of the Defence Force with service after the MRCA commencement date might only be entitled to compensation under the MRCA and not this Act (see section 4AA and subsection 6A(2A) of this Act).
7 Subparagraph 5(6A)(a)(i)
After “Defence Force”, insert “before the MRCA commencement date”.
8 Subparagraph 5(6A)(a)(ii)
After “are”, insert “, before the MRCA commencement date,”.
9 Subparagraph 5(6A)(a)(iii)
After “training”, insert “, before the MRCA commencement date,”.
10 At the end of subsection 5(6A)
Add:
> Note: Declarations in respect of these kinds of people can be made under the MRCA for service after the MRCA commencement date (see section 8 of the MRCA).
11 At the end of subsection 5(10)
Add:
> Note: Compensation and other benefits might also be available for a member of the Defence Force under the MRCA. Generally, an injury, disease or death that is covered by that Act would not be covered by this Act (see section 4AA and subsection 6A(2A) of this Act).
12 After subsection 6A(2)
Insert:
(2A) However, subsection (2) does not apply if:
(a) the employee is a member (within the meaning of the MRCA); and
(b) the injury or aggravation is first suffered on or after the MRCA commencement date; and
(c) the injury or aggravation is suffered as an unintended consequence of medical treatment paid for by the Commonwealth; and
(d) the treatment is provided either:
(i) on or after the MRCA commencement date; or
(ii) before, and on or after, the MRCA commencement date (whether the treatment spans the commencement date or is provided during separate periods before and on or after that date).
> Note: After the MRCA commencement date, compensation for members of the Defence Force is provided under the MRCA (instead of this Act) for such an injury or aggravation.
13 At the end of subsection 15(1)
Add:
> Note: However, members of the Defence Force with service after the MRCA commencement date might only be entitled to compensation under the MRCA and not this Act (see section 15A).
14 After section 15
Insert:
#### 15A Most loss or damage to property used by members of the Defence Force etc. no longer covered by this Act
Loss of, or damage to, property used by an employee is taken not to have resulted from an accident arising out of, and in the course of, the employee’s employment by the Commonwealth if:
(a) the employee is a member (as defined in the MRCA); and
(b) the loss or damage occurs on or after the MRCA commencement date; and
(c) the loss or damage results from an accident arising out of, and in the course of, the employee’s employment as a member.
> Note: After the MRCA commencement date, compensation for members of the Defence Force is provided under the MRCA (instead of this Act) for such loss or damage.
15 At the end of subsection 37(1)
Add:
> Note: A rehabilitation program that is being provided to a person under this section might cease if the person is also provided with rehabilitation under the MRCA (see section 18 of the CTPA).
Part 2—Defence‑related injuries and deaths etc.
16 After Part X
Insert:
## Part XI—Operation of this Act in relation to certain defence‑related injuries and deaths etc.
### Division 1—Preliminary
#### 140 Simplified outline of this Part
This Part confers on the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission the functions:
(a) of determining and managing claims under this Act that relate to defence service that occurred before the MRCA commencement date; and
(b) of managing the provision of compensation and rehabilitation provided as a result of the making of claims of that kind.
This Part also modifies the operation of this Act in relation to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and in relation to the liabilities of Comcare and the Commonwealth for members of the Defence Force.
#### 141 Definitions
In this Part:
> Defence Department has the meaning given by the MRCA.
> Defence Force has the meaning given by the MRCA.
> defence‑related claim means a claim under this Act made before or after the MRCA commencement date (including a claim made but not determined before that date) in respect of an injury, loss, damage or death:
(a) to which the MRCA does not apply; and
(b) that relates to defence service that occurred before the MRCA commencement date.
> Note 1: For injuries, diseases and deaths to which the MRCA applies, see Parts 2 and 3 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004.
> Note 2: Rehabilitation may be provided following a defence‑related claim in respect of an injury.
> defence service has the meaning given by the MRCA.
> MRCC means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission established by section 361 of the MRCA.
> service chief has the meaning given by the MRCA.
> Veterans’ Affairs Department means the Department of State that deals with veterans’ affairs and that is administered by the Veterans’ Affairs Minister.
> Veterans’ Affairs Minister has the meaning given by the MRCA.
### Division 2—Management of defence‑related claims
#### 142 Functions of MRCC
(1) The functions of the MRCC include:
(a) determining defence‑related claims under this Act accurately and quickly; and
(b) arranging the payment of compensation, and the provision of rehabilitation, as a result of the making of defence‑related claims; and
(c) maintaining contact with the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and with Comcare to ensure that, as far as practicable, there is equity of outcomes resulting from administrative practices and procedures used by Comcare and the MRCC in the performance of their respective functions; and
(d) doing anything the doing of which:
(i) is incidental to the performance of the function referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); and
(ii) would be required of Comcare if Comcare had responsibility for the performance of that function.
(2) In performing the function referred to in paragraph (1)(a), the MRCC:
(a) is to be guided by equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities; and
(b) is not required to conduct a hearing; and
(c) is not bound by the rules of evidence.
(3) The performance by the MRCC of the functions referred to in subsection (1) is subject to the condition that the MRCC will not cause or permit to be made on its behalf to a court or tribunal a submission that Comcare or the Commission has requested not be made.
(4) The MRCC has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the performance of functions conferred by subsection (1).
(5) Paragraph 89B(a) has effect as if there were included in that paragraph a reference to the administrative practices and procedures used by the MRCC in the performance of its functions under this Part.
#### 143 Giving copies of defence‑related claims etc.
(1) The MRCC must give a copy of a defence‑related claim made by or in respect of an employee to the employee’s service chief if the employee was a member of the Defence Force at the time when the relevant injury or accident occurred or the relevant disease was contracted.
(2) Comcare must give a copy of each defence‑related claim made before the MRCA commencement date but not determined before that date, and a copy of any other document it has that is relevant to that claim, to the MRCC.
(3) Comcare must also give to the MRCC a copy of each notice given to Comcare under section 53 before the MRCA commencement date if the notice relates to an injury, loss or damage for which a defence‑related claim might be made.
(4) Subsection 54(4) does not apply to:
(a) a defence‑related claim made on or after the MRCA commencement date; or
(b) a defence‑related claim made before the MRCA commencement date but not determined before that date.
#### 144 Provisions relating to management of claims etc.
(1) For a defence‑related claim made before the MRCA commencement date:
(a) a determination made by Comcare that is in force immediately before that date is taken, after that date, to have been a determination made by the MRCC in relation to that claim; and
(b) any other thing done by Comcare that is in force immediately before the MRCA commencement date is taken, after that date, to have been done by the MRCC in relation to that claim.
(2) For any defence‑related claim:
(a) a notice or claim given or made under Part V after the MRCA commencement date is to be given or made to the MRCC; and
(b) a notice or claim given or made under Part V to Comcare and in force immediately before the MRCA commencement date continues in force, after that date, as if it had been given or made to the MRCC.
(3) If, for a defence‑related claim:
(a) any proceedings (including proceedings under Part VI) to which Comcare is a party are brought in relation to a determination made, or thing done, by Comcare before the MRCA commencement date; and
(b) those proceedings have not been concluded before that date;
those proceedings may be continued on or after that date. For the purpose of the proceedings as so continued, the MRCC replaces Comcare as a party to the proceedings.
(4) If, on or after the MRCA commencement date:
(a) a determination made or other thing done by Comcare is treated under subsection (1) as having been made or done by the MRCC; or
(b) a notice or claim given or made under Part V to Comcare is treated under subsection (2) as if it had been given or made to the MRCC; or
(c) proceedings (including proceedings under Part VI) to which Comcare is a party are treated under subsection (3) as proceedings to which the MRCC is a party;
Comcare must inform the MRCC, as soon as practicable, of that determination made or other thing done, of that notice or claim, or of those proceedings.
(5) If, under subsection (3), the MRCC replaces Comcare as a party to proceedings, the court or tribunal before which the proceedings have been brought must, on application by Comcare, join Comcare as a party to the proceedings.
(6) Any proceedings (including proceedings under Part VI) that may be brought:
(a) in relation to a determination made, or taken to have been made, by the MRCC in managing such a claim; or
(b) in relation to any thing done, or taken to have been done, by the MRCC in managing such a claim;
must be brought against the MRCC.
(7) If proceedings are brought against the MRCC in accordance with subsection (6):
(a) the MRCC must inform Comcare as soon as practicable that the proceedings have been brought; and
(b) the court or tribunal before which the proceedings have been brought must, on application by Comcare, join Comcare as a party to the proceedings.
(8) An application by Comcare under subsection (5) or (7):
(a) may be made by filing a notice in the registry of the court or tribunal concerned; and
(b) must be notified to the other parties to the proceeding by serving on them a copy of the notice so filed.
(9) A decision in proceedings referred to in subsection (3) or (6) is binding on the MRCC and on Comcare, whether or not Comcare is joined as a party to the proceedings.
(10) For proceedings referred to in this section:
(a) in which the MRCC replaces Comcare as a party; or
(b) brought against the MRCC;
the Commonwealth is liable to pay any amounts for which the MRCC would otherwise be liable.
### Division 3—Administrative matters
#### 145 Relevant authority
(1) This Act applies in relation to an employee by whom or in respect of whom a defence‑related claim has been made, and in relation to dependants of the employee, as if the MRCC were the relevant authority in relation to the employee for that claim.
(2) However, for defence‑related claims, this Act has effect as if references in this Act to a relevant authority, in relation to liability to pay an amount, in relation to a debt being due or in relation to the receipt of an amount, were references to the Commonwealth.
#### 146 Rehabilitation authority etc.
(1) This Act applies to the employee in relation to a defence‑related claim as if the rehabilitation authority in relation to the employee were the rehabilitation authority applicable under subsection 39(3) of the MRCA.
(2) Section 40 of the MRCA (rules where rehabilitation authority changes) applies for the purposes of the application of this Act to the employee in relation to a defence‑related claim.
(3) The duty under section 40 to take steps to provide suitable employment, or to assist in finding suitable employment, for a person who is undertaking, or has completed, a rehabilitation program must be performed by the person’s rehabilitation authority rather than the Commonwealth.
#### 147 References to Comcare etc.
(1) For the purposes of applying this Act to defence‑related claims and matters arising out of those claims:
(a) Part II applies as if references in that Part to Comcare (except references in section 28 and references covered by paragraph (b)) were references to the MRCC; and
(b) this Act applies as if references in this Act to Comcare, in relation to liability to pay an amount, in relation to a debt being due or in relation to the receipt of an amount, were references to the Commonwealth; and
(c) this Act applies as if another reference in this Act to Comcare (other than in Division 2 of Part III, section 41 or Part VI, VII or VIII) were, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to the MRCC.
(2) In addition, this Act applies to defence‑related claims and matters arising out of those claims with the modifications specified in this table:
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vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext" style="page-break-after:avoid"><span style="font-weight:bold">Modification</span></p></td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>1</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Paragraph</span><span> </span><span>48(8)(a)</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The paragraph does not apply</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>2</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Section</span><span> </span><span>52A</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The section does not apply</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>3</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Subsection</span><span> </span><span>111(2)</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The reference to a relevant authority has effect as a reference to the Commonwealth</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>4</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Subsections</span><span> </span><span>111(2A), (3) and (4)</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The subsections do not apply</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>5</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Sections</span><span> </span><span>112 and 113</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>References to a relevant authority have effect as references to the Commonwealth</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>6</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Paragraph</span><span> </span><span>114B(1)(c)</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The paragraph applies as if it read:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(c) the MRCC is of the opinion that the retired employee may have been paid, or might be paid, amounts of compensation under this Act in excess of the amounts that he or she was entitled to receive because of section</span><span> </span><span>20, 21 or 21A;</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>7</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Paragraph</span><span> </span><span>114B(2)(a)</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The paragraph applies as if it read:</span></p><p class="Tablea"><span>(a) stating that the retired employee may receive, or may have received, an overpayment of compensation; and</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>8</span></p></td><td style="width:88.2pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Section</span><span> </span><span>121A</span></p></td><td style="width:211.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>The section does not apply</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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#### 148 Rehabilitation programs
(1) Despite section 37, the MRCC or a service chief as the rehabilitation authority for an employee in relation to a defence‑related claim may make arrangements for the provision of a rehabilitation program for the employee by:
(a) an approved program provider; or
(b) a person nominated in writing by the MRCC or the service chief, being a person the MRCC or service chief is satisfied has appropriate skills and expertise to design and provide rehabilitation programs.
(2) Before nominating a person under paragraph (1)(b), the MRCC or service chief must consult with Comcare about the proposed nomination.
#### 149 Directions by Minister
(1) The Minister may, by notice in writing given to the Chair of the MRCC, give a direction to the MRCC with respect to the performance of its functions or the exercise of its powers under this Act, otherwise than in relation to a particular case.
(2) The MRCC must comply with a direction given under subsection (1).
#### 150 Guidelines by Commission
(1) The Commission may prepare and issue to the Chair of the MRCC written general policy guidelines in relation to the operation of this Part.
(2) The Commission must not issue guidelines that are inconsistent with any directions under section 149 of this Act or section 12A of the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991.
(3) Any guidelines that are inconsistent with a direction referred to in subsection (2) have no effect to the extent of the inconsistency.
(4) The MRCC must comply with any guidelines issued and in force under subsection (1).
(5) The guidelines, or variations or revocations of the guidelines, are disallowable instruments for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
#### 151 Obtaining information
(1) The MRCC may, by notice in writing, require:
(a) the Secretary of the Defence Department; or
(b) the Secretary of the Veterans’ Affairs Department; or
(c) a service chief;
to give the MRCC, within the period specified in the notice, the documents or information (or both) specified in the notice, being documents or information in the possession, custody or control of that person that are relevant to a defence‑related claim.
(2) A person to whom a notice is given must comply with the notice without delay.
#### 152 Delegation
(1) The MRCC may, by resolution, delegate any of its functions or powers under a provision of this Act to a person to whom it can, under section 384 of the MRCA, delegate functions or powers under that Act.
(2) A service chief may, in writing, delegate any of his or her functions or powers under a provision of this Act to a person to whom the service chief can, under section 438 of the MRCA, delegate functions or powers under that Act.
#### 153 Holding money on trust for person under a legal disability
(1) The MRCC may establish trust funds for the purposes of section 110.
(2) Comcare must pay to the credit of a trust fund established under subsection (1) any money that it holds for the benefit of a person referred to in section 110 as a result of a defence‑related claim.
#### 154 Settlements and determinations etc. under the 1912 Act, the 1930 Act or the 1971 Act
(1) Subsection (2) applies to a settlement that:
(a) under subsection 127(1), is taken to be a determination made by the relevant authority under this Act; and
(b) is in force immediately before the MRCA commencement date; and
(c) concerns an injury that relates to defence service.
(2) On and after the MRCA commencement date, the settlement is taken to be a determination made by the MRCC under this Act in respect of the corresponding liability of the Commonwealth to pay compensation or make a similar payment under this Part in respect of that injury, but Part VI does not apply in relation to that settlement.
(3) Subsection (4) applies to a determination made or action taken that:
(a) under subsection 127(2), is taken to be a determination made by the relevant authority under this Act; and
(b) is in force immediately before the MRCA commencement date; and
(c) concerns compensation or a payment that relates to defence service.
(4) On and after the MRCA commencement date, the determination or action is taken to be a determination made or action taken by the MRCC under this Act in respect of the corresponding liability of the Commonwealth to pay compensation or make a similar payment under this Part.
(5) If a determination or action referred to in subsection (3) is, or has been, varied by a court or a tribunal, subsection (4) has effect in relation to that determination or action as so varied.
### Division 4—Reconsideration and review
#### 155 Reconsideration and review
(1) The MRCC is a party to proceedings instituted under Part VI in relation to a determination affecting a defence‑related claim.
(2) For the purposes of subsection 60(2), the MRCC is the body responsible for a reviewable decision in relation to a defence‑related claim.
(3) The MRCC is a responsible authority for the purposes of section 67 in relation to a determination affecting a defence‑related claim. However, any costs for which the MRCC would be responsible under that section are to be paid by the Commonwealth.
### Division 5—Modifications relating to Comcare and Defence Department for employees who are engaged in defence service
#### 156 Liabilities of Comcare and the Commission with respect to defence service
Neither Comcare nor the Commission has any liability under this Act in respect of an injury, loss, damage or death that relates to defence service (whenever it occurred).
#### 157 Application of certain provisions to Defence Department
(1) Sections 97, 97A, 97B, 97C and 97D do not apply to the Defence Department in relation to defence service on or after the MRCA commencement date.
(2) Any payment made by the Defence Department under, or purportedly under, section 97H for a determination under section 97 or 97D in respect of defence service before the MRCA commencement date is taken to have been validly made.
(3) Any payment made by the Defence Department under, or purportedly under, section 67H of the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 in respect of defence service before the MRCA commencement date is taken to have been validly made.
#### 158 Regulatory contributions by Defence Department
(1) Comcare must make a determination of the regulatory contribution to be paid by the Defence Department for the financial year in which the MRCA commencement date occurs and later financial years in relation to employees engaged in defence service.
(2) The amount of the regulatory contribution to be paid for a particular financial year under subsection (1) is the sum of:
(a) that part of the estimated cost incurred by the Commission and Comcare in carrying out their respective functions under this Act that Comcare determines, in accordance with guidelines under section 97E, to be referable to the Defence Department in relation to defence service; and
(b) that part of the estimated cost incurred by the Commission and Comcare in carrying out their respective functions under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 that Comcare determines, in accordance with those guidelines, to be referable to the Defence Department in relation to defence service.
#### 159 Modifications of provisions relating to contributions
Sections 97E to 97P apply to the Defence Department in relation to employees engaged in defence service, but only so far as they relate to determinations under section 158.
### Division 6—Appropriation
#### 160 Appropriation
The Consolidated Revenue Fund is appropriated for the purposes of paying compensation and other amounts payable in relation to defence service under this Act.
### Division 7—Annual report
#### 161 Annual report
(1) As soon as possible after each 30 June, the Chair of the MRCC must give the Minister, for presentation to the Parliament, a report of the MRCC’s activities under this Act during the financial year that ended on that day.
(2) A report under subsection (1) must include particulars of:
(a) any directions given by the Minister under section 149; and
(b) any guidelines issued by the Commission under section 150;
during the financial year to which the report relates.
Schedule 3—General consequential amendments
Aged Care Act 1997
1 Paragraph 44‑25(a)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(a) either:
(i) a person is receiving a pension under Part II or IV of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 at a rate determined under or by reference to subsection 30(1) of that Act; or
(ii) a person is receiving a weekly amount mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, or would be receiving such a weekly amount if the person had not chosen to receive a lump sum under that paragraph; and
2 Paragraph 44‑25(b)
After “pension”, insert “or weekly amount”.
3 Paragraph 44‑25(c)
After “pension” (wherever occurring), insert “or weekly amount”.
4 Paragraph 86‑3(i)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986”, insert “or Chapter 6 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
5 Paragraph 86‑6(a)
Omit “or section 130 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986”, substitute “, section 130 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 or section 409 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
Note: The heading to section 86‑6 is altered by omitting “or Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986” and substituting “, Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 or Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
6 Subsection 96‑10(2)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(2) This section does not apply to any amount payable in respect of:
(a) treatment (within the meaning of Part V of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986) that the \*Repatriation Commission has arranged under section 84 of that Act; or
(b) treatment (within the meaning of section 13 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004) that the \*Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission has arranged under Division 4 of Part 3 of Chapter 6 of that Act.
> Note: Under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, the treatments that the \*Repatriation Commission and the \*Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission can arrange could include the provision of \*aged care for which subsidy is payable under Chapter 3 of this Act.
7 Clause 1 of Schedule 1
Insert:
> Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission established under section 361 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Age Discrimination Act 2004
7A After paragraph 41(1)(f)
Insert:
(fa) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
(fb) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004; or
(fc) Part XI of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988; or
7B After subsection 41(2A)
Insert:
(2B) This Part does not make unlawful anything done by a person in direct compliance with a regulation, scheme or other instrument under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004.
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999
8 After paragraph 7(h) of Schedule 3
Insert:
(ha) a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;
(hb) a payment of compensation under section 68, 71 or 75 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;
(hc) a payment of compensation mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
9 Paragraph 84(1)(b)
Omit “or the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986”, substitute “, the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
10 Subparagraphs 84A(1)(b)(ii), 92(1)(a)(i) and 92A(1)(a)(i)
Omit “or the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986”, substitute “, the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge—Fringe Benefits) Act 1999
11 Subsection 13(2) (note)
Omit “under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986;”, substitute “under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;”.
12 Subsection 14(2) (note)
Omit “under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986;”, substitute “under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;”.
Data‑matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990
13 Subsection 3(1) (after paragraph (d) of the definition of personal assistance)
Insert:
(daa) any compensation or other benefit given under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;
Defence Act 1903
14 Subsection 120B(16) (definition of salary)
Omit “Commonwealth Employees’ Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988”, substitute “Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
Defence Force (Home Loans Assistance) Act 1990
15 Section 3 (paragraph (a) of the definition of compensable disability)
Omit “Commonwealth Employees’ Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988”, substitute “Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988”.
16 Section 3 (after paragraph (b) of the definition of compensable disability)
Insert:
(ba) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
17 Subsection 24(4) (subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of prescribed member)
Omit “Commonwealth Employees’ Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1989”, substitute “Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988”.
18 Subsection 24(4) (after subparagraph (b)(i) of the definition of prescribed member)
Insert:
(ia) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001
19 Section 9
Repeal the section, substitute:
#### 9 Meaning of dependant
(1) In this Act:
> dependant of a member who is or was rendering continuous full time service as a result of an order under section 50D, 51A, 51B or 51C of the Defence Act 1903 means:
(a) the member’s partner; or
(b) a person who was wholly or partly dependent on the member for financial support immediately before the member’s call out day; or
(c) a person who became, or becomes, wholly or partly dependent on the member for financial support while the member was or is rendering such service; or
(d) a person to whom:
(i) a pension is payable under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986; or
(ii) compensation is payable under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;
because of the member’s incapacity or death; or
(e) if the member died while rendering such service—the widow or widower of the member.
(2) In this section, the following expressions have the same meanings as in the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986:
(a) widow;
(b) widower.
(3) In this section:
> partner has the same meaning as in the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
20 At the end of subsection 51(1)
Add:
; or (h) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
(i) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004; or
(j) the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 so far as that Act applies to defence‑related claims mentioned in Part XI of that Act.
Farm Household Support Act 1992
21 After subsection 12(4)
Insert:
(4A) Farm household support, exceptional circumstances relief payment or farm help income support is not payable to a person if the person is receiving a weekly amount mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, or has received a lump sum mentioned in that paragraph.
Fringe Benefits Tax (Application to the Commonwealth) Act 1986
22 After paragraph 6AA(c)
Insert:
or (d) a person who has received a lump sum under Part 2 of Chapter 4 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 or who is receiving payments under that Part; or
(e) a person who is receiving a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004;
23 Section 6AB
After “Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004,”.
Note: The heading to section 6AB is altered by adding at the end “and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Income Tax Rates Act 1986
24 Subsection 3(1) (definition of prescribed non‑resident)
Before “a pension,” (first occurring), insert “compensation or”.
25 Subsection 3(1) (after paragraph (b) of the definition of prescribed non‑resident)
Insert:
(ba) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
26 Subsection 3(1) (definition of prescribed non‑resident)
Before “a pension,” (second occurring), insert “compensation or”.
27 Subsection 16(1) (definition of eligible pensioner)
Before “a pension,” (first occurring), insert “compensation or”.
28 Subsection 16(1) (after paragraph (b) of the definition of eligible pensioner)
Insert:
(ba) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
29 Subsection 16(1) (definition of eligible pensioner)
Before “a pension,” (second occurring), insert “compensation or”.
National Health Act 1953
30 Subsection 4(1) (paragraph (b) of the definition of Repatriation nursing home patient)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(b) under section 285 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
31 Subsection 84(1) (after paragraph (d) of the definition of concessional beneficiary)
Insert:
(da) a person who is:
(i) an Australian resident within the meaning of the Health Insurance Act 1973; and
(ii) entitled to treatment under section 284 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
32 Paragraph 84C(4A)(a)
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
(a) the repatriation pharmaceutical benefit is supplied:
(i) under the scheme established under section 91 of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986; or
(ii) in accordance with a determination under paragraph 286(1)(c) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; and
Registration of Deaths Abroad Act 1984
33 Subsection 3(1) (paragraph (d) of the definition of prescribed person)
Omit “Repatriation Act 1920”, substitute “Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986”.
34 Subsection 3(1) (at the end of the definition of prescribed person)
Add:
; or (e) is receiving weekly amounts of compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Social Security Act 1991
35 Subsection 4(1) (after paragraph (c) of the definition of armed services widow)
Insert:
or (d) a person who was a member within the meaning of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act for the purposes of that Act;
36 Subsection 4(1) (after paragraph (c) of the definition of armed services widower)
Insert:
or (d) a person who was a member within the meaning of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act for the purposes of that Act;
37 Subsection 5(1) (after paragraph (e) of the definition of prescribed educational scheme)
Insert:
(ea) the scheme to provide education and training under section 258 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; or
38 At the end of subsection 8(8)
Add:
; (zo) a payment under section 217 or 266 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act to reimburse costs incurred in respect of the provision of goods or services (other than a payment to the person who provided the goods or service);
(zp) if subsection 204(5) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act applies to a person—an amount per fortnight, worked out under subsection (12) of this section, that would, apart from this paragraph, be income of the person;
Note: Subsection 204(5) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act reduces a Special Rate Disability Pension by reference to amounts of Commonwealth superannuation that the person has received or is receiving.
(zq) a payment under the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme under section 212 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act;
(zr) a payment under section 242 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (continuing permanent impairment and incapacity etc. payments).
39 At the end of section 8
Add:
(12) For the purposes of paragraph 8(8)(zp), the amount per fortnight that is not income for the purposes of this Act is:
where:
> Special Rate Disability Pension reduction amount means the amount by which the Special Rate Disability Pension (as reduced under subsection 204(3)) is reduced under subsection 204(6) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act (but not below zero).
40 After paragraph 10B(4)(c)
Insert:
(ca) a payment under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act that is exempt from income tax under Subdivision 52‑CA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997; or
41 Subsection 23(1)
Insert:
> Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act or MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
42 At the end of section 47
Add:
(7) An age pension is not payable to a person who:
(a) is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA; and
(c) is receiving income support supplement or would be eligible for income support supplement if he or she made a claim under section 45I of the VEA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA and VEA see subsection 23(1).
43 At the end of section 103
Add:
(7) A disability support pension is not payable to a person who:
(a) is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA; and
(c) is receiving income support supplement or would be eligible for income support supplement if he or she made a claim under section 45I of the VEA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA and VEA see subsection 23(1).
44 At the end of section 151
Add:
(7) A wife pension is not payable to a woman who:
(a) is an armed services widow; and
(b) has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA; and
(c) is receiving income support supplement or would be eligible for income support supplement if she made a claim under section 45I of the VEA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA and VEA see subsection 23(1).
45 At the end of section 202
Add:
(7) A carer payment is not payable to a person who:
(a) is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA; and
(c) is receiving income support supplement or would be eligible for income support supplement if he or she made a claim under section 45I of the VEA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA and VEA see subsection 23(1).
46 At the end of section 500S
Add:
(5) Parenting payment is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
46A At the end of section 552
Add:
(3) Youth allowance is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
47 Section 573A
After “is receiving”, insert “or has received”.
48 Paragraph 573A(a)
Omit “or allowance”, substitute “, allowance or compensation”.
49 Section 573A (table heading)
Omit “and allowances”, substitute “, allowances and compensation”.
50 Section 573A (table column heading relating to Type of pension, benefit and allowance)
Omit “and allowance”, substitute “, allowance and compensation”.
51 Section 573A (after table item 4)
Insert:
| 4A | Compensation for an armed services widow or an armed services widower | (Paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act) |
| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
51A At the end of section 578
Add:
(4) An austudy payment is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
52 After subsection 614(3A)
Insert:
(3B) A newstart allowance is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
53 At the end of section 660YCF
Add:
(6) A mature age allowance is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
54 After subsection 686(4)
Insert:
(4A) Sickness allowance is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
55 At the end of section 735
Add:
(5) Special benefit is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
56 At the end of section 771HI
Add:
(4) A partner allowance is not payable to a person if the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
57 At the end of section 787
Add:
(5) A special needs pension is not payable to a person if:
(a) the person is an armed services widow or an armed services widower; and
(b) the person has received a lump sum, or is receiving weekly amounts, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the MRCA.
> Note 1: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
> Note 2: For MRCA see subsection 23(1).
58 After paragraph 1037(a)
Insert:
(aa) if the person is provided with a motor vehicle under the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme under section 212 of the MRCA—during any period during which the vehicle is provided; or
59 Section 1037 (note)
After “VEA”, insert “and MRCA”.
60 Subsection 1061JD(2) (definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
61 At the end of paragraph 1061PE(4)(e)
Add:
; or (vi) has received, or is entitled to receive, compensation for permanent impairment under section 68, 71 or 75 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; or
(vii) is receiving a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; or
(viii) is receiving, or has received, compensation mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
62 At the end of subsection 1061PJ(1)
Add:
; or (c) in the case of a person who has a dependent child—compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act set out in subsection (4).
63 At the end of section 1061PJ
Add:
Compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
(4) For a person who has a dependent child, the compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act is the following:
(a) compensation for permanent impairment paid as a weekly amount under section 68, 71 or 75 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act;
(b) a Special Rate Disability Pension under Part 6 of Chapter 4 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act;
(c) compensation of a weekly amount mentioned in subparagraph 234(1)(b)(ii) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.
64 Before paragraph 1061R(b)
Insert:
(a) if the person is receiving a telephone allowance under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; or
65 Subsection 1061S(1) (table items 7 and 8)
After “VEA”, insert “or MRCA”.
66 After subsection 1064(6)
Insert:
(7) If:
(a) an armed services widow or an armed services widower has received a lump sum, or is receiving a weekly amount, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; and
(b) one of the following is payable to the widow or widower:
(i) an age pension;
(ii) a disability support pension;
(iii) a wife pension;
(iv) a carer payment;
(v) a mature age allowance under Part 2.12B;
(vi) disability wage supplement;
the rate of pension payable to the widow or widower is not to exceed $3,247.40.
> Note: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
67 At the end of point 1064‑C2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1064‑C2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
68 Paragraph 1064‑C3(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1064‑C3 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
69 Point 1064‑C3 (at the end of the note)
Add “or is receiving pharmaceutical allowance under the MRCA”.
70 Point 1064‑C7 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1064‑C7 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
71 After subsection 1065(5)
Insert:
Rate limited for certain armed services widows and widowers
(6) If:
(a) an armed services widow or an armed services widower has received a lump sum, or is receiving a weekly amount, mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; and
(b) an age or disability support pension is payable to the widow or widower;
the rate of pension payable to the widow or widower is not to exceed $3,247.40.
> Note: For armed services widow and armed services widower see subsection 4(1).
72 At the end of point 1065‑C2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1065‑C2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
73 Paragraph 1065‑C3(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1065‑C3 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
74 Point 1065‑C3 (at the end of the note)
Add “or is receiving pharmaceutical allowance under the MRCA”.
75 Point 1065‑C7 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1065‑C7 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
76 At the end of point 1066‑C2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066‑C2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
77 Point 1066‑C6 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066‑C6 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
78 At the end of point 1066A‑D2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066A‑D2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
79 Paragraph 1066A‑D3(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066A‑D3 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
80 Point 1066A‑D7 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066A‑D7 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
81 At the end of point 1066B‑D2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066B‑D2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
82 Paragraph 1066B‑D3(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066B‑D3 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
83 Point 1066B‑D7 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1066B‑D7 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
84 Paragraph 1067G‑C2(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1067G‑C2 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
85 Paragraph 1067G‑F3(a)
Omit “or allowance”, substitute “, allowance or compensation”.
86 Subparagraph 1067G‑F23(a)(iii)
Omit “or allowance”, substitute “, allowance or compensation”.
87 Section 1067G (heading to Module L of the Youth Allowance Rate Calculator)
Omit “and allowances”, substitute “, allowances and compensation”.
88 Section 1067G (table heading in Module L of the Youth Allowance Rate Calculator)
Omit “and allowances”, substitute “, allowances and compensation”.
89 Section 1067G (table column heading relating to Type of pension, benefit and allowance in Module L of the Youth Allowance Rate Calculator)
Omit “and allowance”, substitute “, allowance and compensation”.
90 Section 1067G (after table item 4 in Module L of the Youth Allowance Rate Calculator)
Insert:
| 4A | Compensation for an armed services widow who has no dependent children | (Paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act) |
| --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
91 Section 1067G (after table item 20 in Module L of the Youth Allowance Rate Calculator)
Insert:
| 20A | Compensation for an armed services widow who has a dependent child | (Paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act) |
| --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
92 Paragraph 1067L‑C2(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1067L‑C2 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
93 At the end of point 1068‑D4
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068‑D4 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
94 Paragraph 1068‑D5(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068‑D5 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
95 Point 1068‑D9 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068‑D9 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
96 At the end of point 1068A‑C2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068A‑C2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
97 Point 1068A‑C6 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068A‑C6 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
98 At the end of point 1068B‑E2
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068B‑E2 is altered by adding at the end “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
99 Paragraph 1068B‑E3(a)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068B‑E3 is altered by inserting “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act” after “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”.
100 Point 1068B‑E7 (at the end of the definition of pharmaceutical allowance)
Add “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
Note: The heading to point 1068B‑E7 is altered by inserting “and MRCA” after “VEA”.
101 Point 1071A‑4 (at the end of paragraph (e) of the definition of income)
Add “, including compensation within the meaning of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
101A At the end of subsection 1130(3)
Add:
; and (e) any amounts that are not income of the person because of paragraph 8(8)(zp).
101B At the end of subsection 1130C(3)
Add:
; and (e) any amounts that are not income of the person because of paragraph 8(8)(zp).
101C At the end of subsection 1132(3)
Add:
; and (e) any amounts that are not income of the person because of paragraph 8(8)(zp).
102 Section 1190 (table items 55 and 56)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act”.
103 After paragraph 1228(2)(aa)
Insert:
(ab) a payment of compensation (within the meaning of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act) under that Act; or
104 Subsection 1229A(1)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(1) This section applies to a person:
(a) who receives a further notice given under subsection 1229(3); and
(b) who:
(i) is not receiving a social security payment; and
(ii) is not receiving a payment of pension or allowance under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act; and
(iii) is not receiving, and has not received, a payment of compensation (within the meaning of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act) under that Act.
Superannuation Act 1976
104A After paragraph 51(2)(d)
Insert:
(da) a period of leave of absence because of a service injury or disease (within the meaning of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004) in respect of which the person is receiving compensation under section 86 (part‑time Reservists) or 127 (former member maintained in hospital) of that Act;
104B Section 54A (after paragraph (a) of the definition of compensation leave)
Insert:
(aa) if the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 applies in relation to the eligible employee—compensation is payable under section 86 (part‑time Reservists) or 127 (former member maintained in hospital) of that Act; or
104C At the end of section 54G
Add:
(2) If the request to the Board was made in relation to a condition in respect of which the eligible employee is entitled to receive compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, the Board may, subject to subsection 54H(1), also ascertain the views of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission as to whether or not the employee be retired because he or she is totally and permanently incapacitated.
104D Subsection 54H(1)
After “a licensed administering authority”, insert “or the views of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission”.
104E Paragraph 54H(2)(a)
After “section 54G”, insert “and any views given to the Board under that section”.
104F After subsection 54JA(6)
Insert:
(6A) If the matter under consideration relates to a condition in respect of which the person is, or was, entitled to receive compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, the Board may ascertain, in relation to that matter, the views of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.
104G Subsection 78A(1)
After “Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
Taxation Administration Act 1953
105 After paragraph 12‑110(1)(b) in Schedule 1
Insert:
(ba) specified in an item of the table in section 52‑114 of that Act (Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act payments); or
Schedule 4—Consequential amendments of Income Tax Assessment Acts
Part 1—Amendment of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
1 Subsection 6(1) (after subparagraph (b)(iv) of the definition of Commonwealth education or training payment)
Insert:
(iva) the scheme under section 258 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 to provide education and training; or
2 After paragraph 16(4)(g)
Insert:
(gaa) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission established by section 361 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, for purposes consistent with the functions of that body under that Act;
3 At the end of section 202CB
Add:
Persons receiving benefits under Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act
(8) Subsections (2) to (4) do not apply to a TFN declaration given to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission:
(a) by a person who is an applicant for compensation or an allowance under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
(b) by a person who is a recipient for the purposes of this Part because the person receives, or expects to receive, such compensation or allowance.
4 At the end of section 202CE
Add:
(9) Subsection (6) does not apply to a TFN declaration given to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission:
(a) by a person who is an applicant for compensation or an allowance under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
(b) by a person who is a recipient for the purposes of this Part because the person receives, or expects to receive, such compensation or allowance.
5 Subsection 221A(1) (definition of prescribed non‑resident)
Before “a pension”, insert “compensation or”.
6 Subsection 221A(1) (after paragraph (b) of the definition of prescribed non‑resident)
Insert:
(ba) the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004; or
7 Paragraph 251U(1)(b)
After “Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986”, insert “or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004”.
8 Subsection 265A(3)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:
(3) The provisions of subsection (1) do not apply in any case where the death of the taxpayer has occurred in circumstances (including the circumstances of his or her service) in which the Commonwealth would not be liable to pay pensions or compensation:
(a) under Part II or IV of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 to the dependants of deceased members of the Forces or veterans; or
(b) mentioned in paragraph 234(1)(b) of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 to the wholly dependent partners of deceased members (within the meaning of that Act).
9 Subsection 265A(4)
After “Part II or IV of that Act,”, insert “or any decision of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission established under section 361 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 on a question affecting the right of a dependant of a deceased member (within the meaning of that Act) to compensation under Chapter 5 of that Act,”.
Part 2—Amendment of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
10 Sections 51‑32 and 51‑33
Repeal the sections, substitute:
#### 51‑32 Compensation payments for loss of tax exempt payments
(1) A compensation payment for the loss of pay or an allowance for your warlike service is exempt from income tax if:
(a) the compensation payment is made under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 in respect of an injury (as defined in that Act) you suffered; and
(b) you suffered your injury while covered by a certificate in force under paragraph 23AD(1)(a) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936; and
(c) your injury or disease caused the loss of your pay or allowance; and
(d) your pay or allowance was payable under the Defence Act 1903 or under a determination under that Act.
(2) A compensation payment for the loss of pay or an allowance for your warlike service is exempt from income tax if:
(a) the compensation payment is made under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 in respect of a service injury or disease (as defined in that Act); and
(b) you sustained your service injury or contracted your service disease, or your service injury or disease was aggravated or materially contributed to, while covered by a certificate in force under paragraph 23AD(1)(a) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936; and
(c) your injury or disease caused the loss of your pay or allowance; and
(d) your pay or allowance was payable under the Defence Act 1903 or under a determination under that Act.
(3) Subsections (4) and (5) apply to:
(a) a deployment allowance; or
(b) some other allowance that is exempt from income tax specified in writing by the Minister administering section 1 of the Defence Act 1903 for the purposes of this subsection;
that is payable under a determination under that Act for your non‑warlike service.
(4) A compensation payment for the loss of the allowance is exempt from income tax if:
(a) the compensation payment is made under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 in respect of an injury (as defined in that Act) you suffered; and
(b) your injury caused the loss of your allowance.
(5) A compensation payment for the loss of the allowance is exempt from income tax if:
(a) the compensation payment is made under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 in respect of a service injury or disease (as defined in that Act); and
(b) your injury or disease caused the loss of your allowance.
#### 51‑33 Compensation payments for loss of pay and/or allowances as a Defence reservist
(1) A compensation payment for the loss of your pay or an allowance is exempt from income tax if:
(a) the compensation payment is made under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 in respect of an injury (as defined in that Act) you suffered; and
(b) you suffered your injury while serving as a member of the Naval Reserve, Army Reserve or Air Force Reserve (but not while on continuous full time service); and
(c) your pay or allowance was payable for service of a kind described in paragraph (b).
(2) A compensation payment for the loss of your pay or an allowance is exempt from income tax if:
(a) the compensation payment is made under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 in respect of a service injury or disease (as defined in that Act); and
(b) you sustained your service injury or contracted your service disease, or your service injury or disease was aggravated or materially contributed to, while serving as a member of the Naval Reserve, Army Reserve or Air Force Reserve; and
(c) your pay or allowance was payable for service of a kind described in paragraph (b); and
(d) the compensation payment is worked out by reference to your normal earnings (as defined in that Act) as a part‑time Reservist (as defined in that Act).
11 After Subdivision 52‑C
Insert:
#### Subdivision 52‑CA—Exempt payments under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
#### Guide to Subdivision 52‑CA
#### 52‑112 What this Subdivision is about
This Subdivision tells you:
(a) the payments under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 that are wholly or partly exempt from income tax; and
(b) any special circumstances, conditions or exceptions that apply to a payment in order for it to be exempt; and
(c) how to work out how much of a payment is exempt.
Table of sections
Operative provisions
52‑114 How much of a payment under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act is exempt?
1. \[This is the end of the Guide.\]
#### Operative provisions
#### 52‑114 How much of a payment under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act is exempt?
(1) The table in this section tells you about the income tax treatment of payments under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004. References in the table to provisions are to provisions of that Act.
(2) Expressions used in this Subdivision that are also used in the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 have the same meanings as in that Act.
(3) Ordinary payment means a payment other than a payment made because of a person’s death.
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border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:1.5pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><a id="CU_4149145"></a><span>2</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for journey and accommodation costs</span><br><span>(sections</span><span> </span><span>47, 290, 291 and 297 and subsection</span><span> </span><span>328(4))</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>3</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for permanent impairment</span><br><span>(sections</span><span> </span><span>68, 71, 75 and 80)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>4</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for financial advice</span><br><span>(sections</span><span> </span><span>81, 205 and 239)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>5</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for incapacity for Permanent Forces member or continuous full</span><span>‑</span><span>time Reservist</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>85)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>See section</span><span> </span><span>51</span><span>‑</span><span>32</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>6</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for incapacity for part</span><span>‑</span><span>time Reservists</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>86)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>See section</span><span> </span><span>51</span><span>‑</span><span>33</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>7</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation by way of Special Rate Disability Pension</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>200)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>8</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation under the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>212)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>9</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for household services and attendant care services</span><br><span>(sections</span><span> </span><span>214 and 217)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><a id="CU_12149970"></a><span>10</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Telephone allowance</span><br><span>(sections</span><span> </span><span>221 and 245)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>11</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for loss or damage to medical aids</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>226)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>12</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for a wholly dependent partner for a member’s death</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>233)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>13</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Continuing permanent impairment and incapacity etc. compensation for a wholly dependent partner</span><br><span>(subparagraphs</span><span> </span><span>242(1)(a)(i) and (iii))</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>14</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for eligible young persons who were dependent on deceased member</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>253)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>15</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Continuing permanent impairment and incapacity etc. compensation for eligible young persons</span><br><span>(subparagraphs</span><span> </span><span>255(1)(c)(i) and (iii))</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><a id="CU_18150668"></a><span>16</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Education and training, or a payment, under the education scheme for certain eligible young persons</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>258)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt if provided for or made to a person under 16</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>17</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for other persons who were dependent on deceased member</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>262)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>18</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for cost of a funeral</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>266)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>19</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Compensation for treatment costs</span><br><span>(sections</span><span> </span><span>271, 272 and 273)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>20</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Pharmaceutical allowance</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>300)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:0.75pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Not applicable</span></p></td></tr><tr><td style="width:21.95pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>21</span></p></td><td style="width:104.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Special assistance</span><br><span>(section</span><span> </span><span>424)</span></p></td><td style="width:93.7pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td><td style="width:90.75pt; border-top:0.75pt solid #000000; border-bottom:1.5pt solid #000000; padding-right:5.4pt; padding-left:5.4pt; vertical-align:top"><p class="Tabletext"><span>Exempt</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
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12 After subparagraph 52‑145(1)(b)(iii)
Insert:
(iiia) the scheme under section 258 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 to provide education and training; or
13 Subsection 995‑1(1) (definition of ordinary payment)
Omit “and 52‑65”, substitute “, 52‑65 and 52‑114”.
Part 3—Application and amendment of assessments
14 Application of amendments
(1) The amendments made by Part 1 of this Schedule apply to assessments for the 2004‑05 year of income and later years of income.
(2) Subject to subitem (3), the amendments made by Part 2 of this Schedule apply to assessments for the 2004‑05 income year and later income years.
(3) Subsections 51‑32(1) and (4) and 51‑33(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, substituted by item 10 of this Schedule, apply to assessments for the 1996‑97 income year and later income years.
15 Amendment of assessments
Section 170 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 does not prevent the amendment of an assessment made before the commencement of this item for the purposes of giving effect to subsections 51‑32(1) and (4) and 51‑33(1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 substituted by item 10 of this Schedule.