Explanatory Memorandum
(Circulated by authority of the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, The Honourable Michael McCormack MP)Schedule 7 - Specialist Medical Review Council
Veterans' Affairs Act 1986
The Specialist Medical Review Council (SMRC) is a statutory body established under Part XIB of the Veterans' Affairs Act 1986 (VEA). The role of the SMRC is to review decisions made by the Repatriation Medical Authority (RMA) in respect to the contents of Statements of Principles. The statement of principles underpins the assessments of disease or injury under the VEA and Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2017: Specialist Medical Review Council amendments are consequential amendments related to the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Act 2017 (the Omnibus Act). The amendments would change references to 'the Council' to 'the Review Council'. The Review Council refers to the Specialist Medical Review Council.
These amendments commence the day after the Act receives Royal Assent.
Notes of Clauses:
Items 1 to 17 are consequential amendments related to Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 2017 to substitute all references from 'the Council' to 'the Review Council' or 'Specialist Medical Review Council' where appropriate.
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