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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
(Both eyes)

75% Rate

40% Rate
(One eye)

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