Consultation Now Open on Veteran’s Legislation Reform
Written by RSL Victoria
28 February 2024
The Government has announced the beginning of public consultation on proposed changes to simplify veterans’ entitlements, compensation and rehabilitation legislation.
The draft legislation will simplify the compensation system for veterans.
The Government is seeking feedback on the draft Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Bill 2024 which, if passed by Parliament, will reform more than 100 years worth of veteran compensation legislation.
Click the link below to read more about the legislation and how you can get involved. Submissions are due 28 April 2024.
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RSL Victoria
First established in 1916, RSL Victoria’s primary objectives are to provide support to veterans and their families, acknowledge Australian Defence Force service and perpetuate its patriotic duty whilst encouraging conversation and mateship between those who have served and their communities. A crucial role of the RSL is also to appropriately commemorate those who have suffered and died in service of our nation or its allies.
