Second Reading Speeches

Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Bill 2009

Type
Government
Portfolio
Veterans’ Affairs
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to enable veterans’ affairs pensions, allowances and other pecuniary benefits to be paid into accounts with foreign banks or other financial institutions;
Defence Service Homes Act 1918
to extend eligibility for the Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme to persons eligible for assistance; and
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to cease payment of dependants’ pensions and provide for a lump sum payment to existing recipients.

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