1.9 Other Legislation
Please note that changes to DVA’s legislative framework which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in these chapters.
From 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new compensation claims, and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single ongoing Act providing coverage for veterans, irrespective of service.
The below information is retained for historical reference.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-1-introduction/19-other-legislation
1.9.1 The Veterans' Entitlement Act 1986
Please note that changes to DVA’s legislative framework which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in these chapters.
From 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new compensation claims, and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single ongoing Act providing coverage for veterans, irrespective of service.
The below information is retained for historical reference.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-1-introduction/19-other-legislation/191-veterans-entitlement-act-1986
1.9.2 The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988
Please note that changes to DVA’s legislative framework which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in these chapters.
From 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new compensation claims, and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single ongoing Act providing coverage for veterans, irrespective of service.
The below information is retained for historical reference.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-1-introduction/19-other-legislation/192-safety-rehabilitation-and-compensation-defence-related-claims-act-1988
1.9.3 The Compensation (Commonwealth Government Employees) Act 1971
Please note that changes to DVA’s legislative framework which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in these chapters.
From 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new compensation claims, and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single ongoing Act providing coverage for veterans, irrespective of service.
The below information is retained for historical reference.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-1-introduction/19-other-legislation/193-compensation-commonwealth-government-employees-act-1971
1.9.4 The Commonwealth Employees Compensation Act 1930
Please note that changes to DVA’s legislative framework which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in these chapters.
From 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new compensation claims, and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single ongoing Act providing coverage for veterans, irrespective of service.
The below information is retained for historical reference.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-1-introduction/19-other-legislation/194-commonwealth-employees-compensation-act-1930
1.9.5 Determination 2000/1 under section 58B of the Defence Act 1903;
Please note that changes to DVA’s legislative framework which commenced on 1 July 2026 have impacted the information contained in these chapters.
From 1 July 2026, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence-related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA) and the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) were closed to new compensation claims, and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) became the single ongoing Act providing coverage for veterans, irrespective of service.
The below information is retained for historical reference.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-mrca-manuals-and-resources-library/policy-manual/ch-1-introduction/19-other-legislation/195-determination-20001-under-section-58b-defence-act-1903