Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

VETERANS' ENTITLEMENTS ACT 1986 - SECT 115B

             (1)  The Commission may, from time to time, by instrument in writing, make a scheme, to be called the Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Scheme, to assist specified classes of veterans who render service before the MRCA commencement date to find employment and to continue in employment.

Note:          A rehabilitation program that is being provided to a veteran under the scheme might cease if the veteran is also provided with rehabilitation under the MRCA (see section 18 of the CTPA).

             (2)  The Commission may, from time to time, by instrument in writing, vary or revoke the scheme.

             (3)  A scheme made by the Commission under subsection (1), and an instrument varying or revoking such a scheme, have no force or effect unless approved by the Minister.

             (4)  A scheme made by the Commission, or an instrument varying or revoking such a scheme, that has been approved by the Minister under subsection (3) is a legislative instrument made by the Minister on the day on which he or she approves it.

             (5)  Without limiting the powers of the Commission under subsection (1), the Scheme may make provision for and in relation to:

                     (a)  the provision of rehabilitation programs, under the Scheme, to specified veterans; and

                     (b)  the provision of vocational guidance and assistance, under the Scheme, to specified veterans; and

                     (c)  the payment of financial assistance, under the Scheme, to specified veterans in respect of education or training that is being undertaken under the Scheme by the veterans; and

                     (d)  the provision of services in relation to the assessment of veterans for participation in rehabilitation programs; and

                     (e)  the payment of financial assistance, under the Scheme, to specified veterans in respect of transport costs arising from the veterans' participation in the Scheme; and

                      (f)  the payment of financial assistance, under the Scheme, to specified veterans in respect of aids that enable the veterans to participate in, or assist veterans to participate in, the Scheme; and

                     (g)  the provision for review of determinations under section 115F.

             (6)  Before making a scheme, or varying or revoking the scheme, the Commission must consult such organisations and associations, representing the interests of the veteran community, as the Commission thinks appropriate.