9.1.7 Historical rate increases - eye and sight impairments
This table sets out the dates of increase in Third Schedule statutory rates, and the applicable rates for eye and sight impairments, since the commencement of coverage of Defence Force personnel by the Commonwealth Employees' Compensation Act 1930 (the 1930 Act) from 3 January 1949.
|
Date of Rate Increase |
Maximum Rate |
75% Rate |
40% Rate |
|
3 January 1949 |
$2,500 |
$1,875 |
$1,000 |
|
14 December 1951 |
$3,500 |
$2,625 |
$1,400 |
|
1 January 1954 |
$4,700 |
$3,525 |
$1,880 |
|
4 December 1959 |
$6,000 |
$4,500 |
$2,400 |
|
20 November 1964 |
$8,600 |
$6,450 |
$3,440 |
|
9 November 1967 |
$10,000 |
$7,500 |
$4,000 |
|
24 June 1970 |
$12,000 |
$9,000 |
$4,800 |
|
25 May 1971 |
$13,500 |
$10,125 |
$5,400 |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-9-1930-act/91-table-injuries/917-historical-rate-increases-eye-and-sight-impairments