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This Division covers the conditions of service for a member after deployment for service on warlike operations for six months or longer. |
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TAX ALERT: PACMATE Annex 3.B, item 166. |
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There
are currently two schemes that pay a member a subsidy on their home loan
interest. |
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For members serving on or
after 1 July 2008 – Defence |
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For members serving before
1 July 2008 – Defence |
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The Department of
Veterans' Affairs administer both these of schemes. See: Defence Home
Ownership Assistance Scheme See also: Chapter 7 Part 2A,
Defence |
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The Military Rehabilitation
and Compensation Scheme (MRCS) provides
comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment and compensation for members who suffer
illness, injury or death as a result of ADF service on or after |
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The MRCS replaces cover provided by the former scheme for these cases. The former scheme is based on Veteran's Entitlements Act 1986, the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, and Chapter 11 Part 2, Additional military compensation. |
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However, cases resulting
from ADF service before |
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For detailed guidance on compensation arrangements including the MRCS, see the following websites. |
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The Department of Veterans' Affairs provides additional information about military compensation and support for making claims. They have regional offices in all States and Territories. |
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Information is also available on the Defence Occupational Health and Safety website on the DEFWEB. |