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Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 - Revocation of Warlike Service

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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This determination removes the "warlike service" status for Australian military personnel who served in North East Thailand (including Ubon) between 25 June 1965 and 31 August 1968.

Why this matters: The law divides military service into categories, with "warlike service" qualifying veterans for higher disability pensions and more generous benefits. This determination revokes a 2005 decision that had granted "warlike" status to service in this specific area during the Vietnam War period.

Impact: Affected veterans may lose access to benefits tied specifically to warlike service for that time and location, unless they qualify through other service periods.

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Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986

Revocation of Warlike Service

Min.No.14/2011

I, Warren Snowdon, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, revoke the Determination of warlike service made under subsection 5C(1) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 on 28 November 2005 in relation to service in North East Thailand (including Ubon) during the period from and including 25 June 1965 to and including 31 August 1968.

Dated 21st February 2011

Warren Snowdon

WARREN SNOWDON

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

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