Veterans' Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform) Act 2009 (81 of 2009)

Schedule 4   Supplements

Part 5   Other amendments

Social Security Act 1991

126   Point 1067L-C2

Repeal the point, substitute:

No pharmaceutical allowance if partner receiving veterans supplement or MRCA supplement and not a service pensioner

1067L-C2 Pharmaceutical allowance is not to be added to a person's maximum basic rate if:

(a) the person is a member of a couple; and

(b) the person's partner is receiving:

(i) veterans supplement under section 118A of the Veterans' Entitlements Act; or

(ii) MRCA supplement under section 300 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act; and

(c) the person's partner is not receiving a service pension.