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Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation
(Consequential and Transitional Provision) Act 2004
This new legislation which comes into effect from 1 July 2004, will extend the use of Statements of Principles
as determined by the Repatriation Medical Authority to "members" as defined in the new MRCA. In preparation
for this change, the Authority has reviewed its forms and templates to reflect the relevant changes. Plans are
also in place to broaden the Authority's consultative processes to include representatives from Defence and organisations
representing Defence personnel.
Veterans' Entitlements Amendment (Electronic Delivery) Act 2004
Recent amendments to the VEA in relation to method of lodgement for investigation requests, s196E(2A) refers,
have been considered by the Authority. The Chairperson determined that at this time there would be no change to
the current method of lodgement, that is, by non-electronic means.
Legislative Instruments Act 2003
This legislation which will establish a Federal Register of Legislative Instruments as a repository of Commonwealth
legislative instruments, explanatory statements and compilations, along with other initiatives, is expected to
take effect 1 January 2005. The Authority is identifying the necessary administrative actions that will be required
and assessing resource requirements to enable it to meet its future obligations under this legislation.
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This page last updated 20 September 2004.
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