Legislation

The Department of Veterans Affairs administers several key Acts:

• Defence Service Homes Act 1918
• Military Rehabilitation and compensation Act 2004 (MRCA)
• Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
• Veterans Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA)
• War Graves Act 1980

A full listing of the legislation administered by the Department is set out in the Administrative Arrangements Orders

The latest compilation of the legislation is at www.comlaw.gov.au or browse ComLaw by Act compilations