Second Reading Speeches

Veterans’ Entitlements Amendment Bill 2011

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

Amends the:

Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to: create a prisoner of war recognition supplement; and clarify when compensation offsetting applies;
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
,
Social Security Act 1991
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to make consequential amendments; and
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
and
Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986
to abolish the temporary incapacity allowance.

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