Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Act 2017 (128 of 2017)

Schedule 7   Legislative instruments

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986

77   At the end of section 105

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Determination must be approved by the Minister

(8) A determination under subsection (1) has no effect unless the Minister has approved it in writing.

(9) A determination under subsection (1) approved by the Minister and as in force from time to time is the Vehicle Assistance Scheme .

Variation or revocation of Vehicle Assistance Scheme

(10) The Commission may, by written determination, vary or revoke the Vehicle Assistance Scheme.

(11) A determination under subsection (10) has no effect unless the Minister has approved it in writing.

Legislative instruments

(12) A determination under subsection (1) or (10) made by the Commission and approved by the Minister is a legislative instrument made by the Minister on the day on which the determination is approved.

Provision of benefits

(13) The Commission may provide benefits for veterans referred to in subsection (5) under and in accordance with the provisions of the Vehicle Assistance Scheme.