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10.12.17 Loan of a motor vehicle provided by the MVCS
A motor vehicle, provided or modified by DVA to a person, can be loaned at any time at that person's discretion, as long as the person using the vehicle adheres to his or her obligations under the MVCS as outlined in this manual.
Also, they must be suitably licensed to operate the vehicle.
10.12.10 Determining the amount of MVCS compensation payable
The delegate should determine the amount of compensation that is payable, to an eligible person under the MVCS, according to what is reasonable.
In reaching this decision, the delegate will consider factors such as, but not limited to:
10.12.19 Stamp duty exemptions under state and territory law
Stamp duty is a payment that must be made to state and territory governments at the time of registration of any new or used vehicle in Australia. The actual amount of stamp duty that must be paid varies between states/territories but is always calculated based on the GST inclusive cost of the vehicle.
10.12.2 Who is not eligible for MVCS?
A person will not be entitled to compensation under the MVCS if they are a resident of a care institution and are not capable of leaving that institution.
A “care institution” means:
- a residential care facility;
- a hospital;
- a hospice;
- a psychiatric institution; or
- any similar institution that provides daily care for the person, but does not include the person’s private home.
A person is not entitled to compensation under the MVCS if the person receives or has received:
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10.12.7 Subsidising the purchase of an initial new or second-hand motor vehicle
Section 3.3 of the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme (MVCS) Legislative Instrument enables the Commission to consider provision of compensation for the purchase of an initial vehicle. Where the Commission provides compensation (a subsidy) for the purchase of a motor vehicle for a person for the first time, that vehicle is known as an “initial motor vehicle”. An initial MVCS vehicle may be new or a second-hand.
10.12.6 Where an existing vehicle is not suitable for modification
If an eligible client’s current vehicle is not capable of having necessary driving devices fitted, or modifications made to it, then DVA can only provide compensation for the cost of the OT recommended modification or driving device. Compensation coverage does not extend to the cost of the vehicle itself. A client may purchase a suitable vehicle at their own cost and be compensated under MVCS for the costs of the approved driving devices or modifications.
10.12.5 Modifying a motor vehicle
An eligible person is entitled to motor vehicle modifications if the delegate is satisfied that:
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10.12.12 Determination of MVCS claims
The delegate may require a person who is provided with any compensation under the MVCS to give a written undertaking to comply with any conditions set out in the MVCS, although the conditions set out in the MVCS must be complied with regardless of whether or not a written undertaking is given.
For information in relation to Delegations, refer to CLIK section 2.9 Delegations.
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10.12.1 Who is an eligible person for the MVCS?
An eligible person under the MVCS is a person who has:
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