| House of Representatives Notice Paper Question No 878 Schedule Number: 300199 |
Publication Date: 8 September 2009 Hansard (Proof): Page 69 |
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Australian Defence Force: Entitlements |
Member: Robert | |
Mr Robert asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, in writing, on 11 August 2009:
If a member of the Australian Defence Force (full-time or reserve) is killed on active service, does his/her estate receive the total sum of allowances, including full pay, for the entire tour of duty (which is the case if a member is wounded in action); if not, what is received by the estate.
Mr Combet - The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable member’s question:
No. For the purpose of salary and allowances, the estate of a member who is killed on active service will receive the salary and allowances calculated to midnight on the day the member dies. This will include, where appropriate, pay in lieu of long service leave and recreation leave calculated to the day the member dies. Separate to salary and allowances, superannuation benefits will also be paid and dependants of a deceased member are entitled to compensation under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.