2 Sources of other Compensation

Currently, the most common source of other compensation that triggers the VEA offsetting provisions is the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. (SRCA)   Other sources include:

• Comcare - also administers the SRCA for non-Defence related workers' compensation
• State Workers' Compensation Boards – WorkCover etc
• Dust Diseases Tribunal
• Private Insurance companies - eg SGIO, GIO.  Often third party claims following motor vehicle accidents.
• Award of damages by a Court
• Settlement of common law proceedings
• Criminal injuries compensation