The Black Hawk helicopter accident of 12 June 1996 focussed attention on the levels of compensation for the dependants of those killed as well as the severely injured. An inquiry into compensation for the members of the ADF resulted in the following changes:
The changes operate from the start of the Military Compensation Scheme, i.e. 7 April 1994 although the SIA and ADB are only payable in relation to DRCA service on or after 10 June 1997 and before 1 July 2004. The payment rates are subject to indexation on 1 July each year.
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Authority for paying the SIA, the ADB and the payment for financial advice is contained in Defence Determination 2016/19 [5] (as amended). The Determination applies to injuries or deaths occurring on or after 10 June 1997 (the date of the Government's decision to increase the compensation benefits) and before 1 July 2004. For deaths or injuries occurring between 7 April 1994 and 9 June 1997 the increased benefits were paid on an ex-gratia basis.
Military Compensation SRCA Library – Death Handbook
Chapter 4 Determining DRCA/ADB Lump Sum Entitlements [6]
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/20780%23comment-form
[2] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20780#tgt-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn12
[3] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20780#tgt-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn13
[4] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20780#tgt-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn14
[5] http://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018C00863
[6] https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/death-handbook/ch-4-determining-srcaadb-lump-sum-entitlements
[7] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20780#ref-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn12
[8] https://clik.dva.gov.au/legislation-library
[9] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20780#ref-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn13
[10] https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-policy-library/part-9-principles-determining-pension-rate/97-statutory-increases
[11] https://clik.dva.gov.au/book/export/html/20780#ref-msrca_pi_hbk_ftn14