Australian Veterans’ Recognition (Putting Veterans and Their Families First) Act 2019

The Commonwealth is committed to decision‑makers interpreting a provision of the following legislation in a way that benefits veterans, or their families, where that interpretation is consistent with the purpose of that provision:

the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986;

the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (the MRC Act);

the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence‑related Claims) Act 1988;

instruments under those Acts.

The Commonwealth is committed to decision‑makers deciding claims under that legislation:

in a manner that is fair, just and consistent; and

except under the MRC Act—within a time that is proportionate to the complexity of the matter; and

in a manner that promotes public trust and confidence; and

on the basis of only requiring evidence sufficient to meet the relevant standard of proof for the claims.

The Commonwealth is committed to the Repatriation Commission deciding a claim under the MRC Act within 90 days beginning on:

the day the Commission receives the claim; or

the day the Commission receives information, or a document, that the Commission requested in relation to the claim under section 330 of that Act;