Legislative Authority

Veterans' Entitlements (Special Assistance – Motorcycle Purchase) Regulations 2001

Stated Current Purpose/Intent

To assist eligible veterans with the purchase of motorcycles and parts under the VEA.

Current Eligibility Criteria

Those eligible under the scheme are veterans who:

• receive the special rate of Disability Compensation Payment; or
• have lost a leg or both arms as a result of war or eligible defence service; or
• have a war-caused or defence-caused injury or disease which renders one leg or both arms permanently and wholly useless.

Date of Introduction

1 July 2000

Original Purpose/Intent

To provide financial assistance to eligible veterans who purchase a motor cycle for use as his or her personal transportation (whether or not as the driver).