The Repatriation Commission is responsible under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) for granting pensions, allowances and other benefits, and to provide treatment for veterans, their dependants and other eligible persons. In addition, the Repatriation Commission will advise the Minister for Veterans' Affairs on the operation of the VEA and generally to administer the VEA subject to the control of the Minister. There are three full-time members of the Repatriation Commission; the President, who is also the Secretary of the Department of Veteran's Affairs and the Chair of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC), the Deputy President and the Repatriation Commissioner.
The Commission is assisted by staff made available by the Secretary of the Department.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (originally the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act 1920)
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
5
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Cnr of Bunda and Genge Streets
Canberra City ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ms. Liz Cosson AM CSC | 19 May 2018 | 18 May 2023 |
| Deputy Chair | Ms. Kate Pope PSM | 6 August 2020 | 5 August 2025 |
| Commissioner | Mr. Donald Spinks AM | 1 July 2019 | 30 June 2024 |
| Commissioner | Ms. Gwen Cherne | 6 August 2020 | 5 August 2025 |
| Commissioner | Mr. Stuart Smith AO DSC | 19 August 2021 | 18 August 2026 |
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