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Veterans' Affairs (part of the Defence Portfolio)
The Repatriation Commission is responsible for providing compensation, entitlements and support to Australia’s defence and veteran community under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (the MRCA) (originally the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act 1920 and the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986).

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (originally the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act 1920 and the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986)

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Executive Management

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 9998
    Brisbane QLD 4001
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Alison Frame 23 January 2023 22 January 2028
Commissioner Mr. Kahlil Fegan DSC AM 6 August 2025 5 August 2030
Commissioner Ms. Annabelle Wilson 6 August 2025 5 August 2030
Commissioner Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AM CSC 1 July 2026 7 June 2027
Commissioner Mr. Colin Radford 1 July 2026 16 November 2030
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