Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986
Section 105
To assist an eligible veteran, member of the Forces, member of a Peacekeeping Force or Australian mariner, by providing him or her with a motor vehicle, modifying the vehicle as necessary, and assisting with running costs and maintenance.
A person incapacitated by a war-caused or defence-caused injury or disease, as follows:
For Vehicle Assistance Scheme purposes, a leg that is wholly or permanently useless above the knee is treated as an amputation above the knee.
The eligible person must:
The eligible person, or the eligible person's partner or carer must possess a valid driving licence.
1986
The original intention has not changed. The scheme was introduced to replace the old Gift Car Scheme (which was established in 1950).
1994 |
From 1 July 1994, the SWPA Act and Regulations were repealed and Australian mariners became eligible under the VEA on the same basis as veterans. |
1997 |
New Vehicle Assistance Scheme becomes effective 1 November 1997 |
Links
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