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Repatriation Commission

The Repatriation Commission is responsible under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (the Act) for granting pensions, allowances and other benefits, and providing treatment and other services through its hospital and institutions or through community facilities to veterans, their dependants and other eligible persons. The Commission also provides advice to the Minister on matters relating to the Act’s operation and, subject to the Minister’s control, generally administers the Act.

The Repatriation Commission has three full-time members appointed by the Governor-General:

President of the Commission and Secretary of the Department - Mr Mark Sullivan AO
Deputy President - Mr Ed Killesteyn PSM
Commissioner - Brigadier Bill Rolfe AO (Rtd)

The Commissioner is chosen from names submitted to the Minister by organisations representing veterans.