DATE OF ISSUE: 7 MARCH 1997
INCREASE IN VICTORIA CROSS ALLOWANCE
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Instruction is to formalise arrangements for the payment of an increased rate of the Victoria Cross (VC) allowance.
BACKGROUND
2.The original rate of VC allowance in 1856 was ?10 per annum. In 1959 this was raised to ?100 per annum. In October 1995 the British Prime Minister announced the allowance paid to British VC holders would be increased to ?1300 per annum, effective from 17 August 1995.
3.The Federal Budget on 20 August 1996 provided for Australian VC holders to be granted an allowance of $2700 per annum backdated to 17 August 1995.
PROCEDURE
4.The allowance may be paid either fortnightly, or in advance as an annual lump sum. State Offices should contact VC holders to offer the choice.
7.No part of the allowance paid in advance is to be recovered on the death of a VC holder.
PETER REECE
Division Head
Compensation and Support
Links
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