Veterans' Legislation Reform

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Creating a simpler, easier to use system for the veteran community.

The Government is committed to ensuring that Defence personnel, veterans and their families are well looked after.

As highlighted by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide in its Interim Report, and fully supported by the Government, we are simplifying and harmonising the legislation that governs compensation and rehabilitation. This is so veterans and families can more easily get the support they are entitled to.

On 13 February 2025, the Veterans' Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2024 (VETS Act) was passed by Parliament.

The new legislation means that from 1 July 2026, all compensation and rehabilitation claims will be determined under a single Act – the improved Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA).

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