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

Schedule 4 Supplements

Repeal the points, substitute:

No pharmaceutical allowance if person receiving veterans supplement or MRCA supplement

1068B-E2 Pharmaceutical allowance is not to be included in a person's maximum basic rate if the person is receiving:

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

(b) MRCA supplement under section 300 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act.

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

1068B-E3 Pharmaceutical allowance is not to be included in 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