4.2.4 Notification of common law actions

Key points 

  • The MRCA requires the claimant (veteran or dependant) to advise the Department of a common law claim against the Commonwealth not later than 7 days after the claim is lodged,  

  • The MRCA requires this to be done in writing, 

  • A failure to notify in writing is an offence. 

 

Note: where delegates require additional support about notifications of common law actions, they should seek assistance via the Delegate Support Framework.

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-4-liabilities-arising-apart-act/42-common-law-action-against-commonwealth-or-potentially-liable-member/424-notification-common-law-actions

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