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

Schedule 7   Legislative instruments

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986

26   Subsections 29(2) and (3)

Repeal the subsections, substitute:

Determination must be approved by the Minister

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

(3) A determination under subsection (1) approved by the Minister and as in force from time to time is the Approved Guide to the Assessment of Rates of Veterans' Pensions .

Variation or revocation of Approved Guide to the Assessment of Rates of Veterans' Pensions

(3A) The Commission may, by written determination, vary or revoke the Approved Guide to the Assessment of Rates of Veterans' Pensions.

(3B) A determination under subsection (3A) has no effect unless the Minister has approved it in writing.

Guideis binding