Second Reading Speeches

Defence, Veterans’ and Families’ Acute Support Package Bill 2022

Type
Government
Portfolio
Vetrans' Affairs
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
,
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988
and
Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986
to: extend eligibility to veterans and their family members who are at risk of or in crisis, whether or not the veteran is participating in a rehabilitation program or has rendered warlike service; and expand the range of supports available to family members under the current family support package;
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
to provide that acute support packages for veterans and their families are exempt from income tax; and
Social Security Act 1991
to provide that acute support packages for veterans and their families are not income for the purposes of the social security income test.

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