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8.1.4 Coverage of war artists and entertainers - s5(6)

Under subsection 5(6) of the SRCA, the Minister for Employment can declare that persons who engage in activities or perform on behalf of the Commonwealth are covered under the SRCA.

In December 2015, the Minister for Employment issued the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Definition of Employee - War artists and Entertainers) Notice 2015 with effect from 17 December 2015. From this date, war artists and entertainers who support the ADF on operations are covered under the SRCA.

Liability

These multi-Act procedures provide guidance for delegates processing claims received under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA), Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation (Defence–related Claims) Act 1988 (DRCA). The procedures also cover benefit eligibility across all Acts.

2.3.3.5 The Duty to Provide Suitable Employment

Section 40 of DRCA, in conjunction with section 146, places an onus on the rehabilitation authority to assist a person who is incapacitated as a result of service injury or disease to find suitable employment.

Suitable employment is defined in section 4 of the DRCA, as outlined in section 2.3.1 of this Library.

2.3.2 Part XI of the DRCA

Part XI of the DRCA confers responsibility to the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC) in respect of claims relating to defence service prior to 1 July 2004.