Veterans’ Entitlements (Multiple Entitlement Exclusion) Determination 2024

The Repatriation Commission makes this instrument under subsection 65A(1) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.

Dated 1 August 2024

The Seal of the

Repatriation Commission

was affixed to this instrument

in the presence of:

1  Name

This instrument is the Veterans’ Entitlements (Multiple Entitlement Exclusion) Determination .

2  Commencement

This instrument commences on the day after the day it is registered.

3  Definitions

Note Some expressions used in this instrument are defined in section 5Q of the VE Act, including energy supplement and general rate.

In this instrument, unless the contrary intention appears:

MRC Act means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.

VE Act means the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986.

4  Person not entitled to energy supplement—VE Act, s. 62A

A person is not entitled to an energy supplement under section 62A of the VE Act for a day if, for the day:

(a) the person is entitled to:

(i) receive a pension under Part II or IV of the VE Act at the general rate; and

(ii) an energy supplement under section 83A of the MRC Act; or

(b) the person is entitled to:

(i) receive a pension under Part II or IV of the VE Act at a rate other than the general rate; and

(ii) an energy supplement under section 209A of the MRC Act.

5  Person not entitled to energy supplement—VE Act, s. 62B

A person is not entitled to an energy supplement under section 62B of the VE Act for a day if the person is entitled to an energy supplement for the day under section 238A of the MRC Act.

6  Person not entitled to energy supplement—VE Act, s. 118PA

A person is not entitled to an energy supplement under section 118PA of the VE Act for a day if the person is entitled to an energy supplement for the day under:

(a) section 62B of the VE Act; or

(b) section 238A of the MRC Act.