Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01295:reg:4:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01295
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4 (pt 7/35)
Character Range: 23040–25727

Purpose of the Scheme
 1.4.1 The purpose of this compensatory Scheme is to, in accordance with the Scheme:
 (a) provide financial assistance;
 (b) provide special assistance;
 (c) provide student support services; and
 (d) arrange for guidance and counselling;
for eligible children to help them achieve their full potential in education or career training.
 1.4.2 This purpose of the Scheme is achieved by co‑operation between the Commission, the eligible beneficiaries and their parents, guardians or trustees.

1.5  Administration of the Scheme
 1.5.1 The Repatriation Commission is responsible for the administration of the Scheme.

PART 2—Eligibility Conditions

2.1  Eligible child
 2.1.1 "Eligible child" is defined in section 116 of the Act.

2.1A  Eligible child Entitlement Restrictions
 2.1A.1 A person who is an Eligible child by virtue of a determination by the Commission under subsection 116C(2) of the Act that the person is within a class of persons determined by the Commission under section 116A of the Act, being a class of persons described in item 2 of the Schedule to the Veterans' Entitlements (Veterans' Children Education Scheme) Eligible Persons Determination 2017 (2017 No. R2) (hereafter described as the Long Tan Class of Person) may be awarded a Long Tan Bursary but is not entitled to any other benefit under the Scheme if the person is an Eligible child only by virtue of being determined by the Commission to be an Eligible child because the person is within the Long Tan Class of Person.
Note: the intention is that in order for a person to be eligible under the Scheme for benefits generally, the person must be eligible for benefits on a ground other than that of being a person within a Long Tan Class of Person.  A person who is an Eligible child under the Scheme solely because he or she falls within the Long Tan Class of Person is only eligible for the Long Tan Bursary and no other benefit under the Scheme.  However there is nothing preventing an Eligible child eligible for benefits under the Scheme generally, from receiving a Long Tan Bursary if they are within the Long Tan Class of Person.

2.2  Claim for benefits
 2.2.1 Except where otherwise provided, a claim for a benefit under the Scheme:
 (a) shall be in writing; and
 (b) in accordance with a form approved by the Commission for the purpose (if any form is approved); and
 (c) lodged at an office of the Department in Australia.
Note: a claim is not required for the student start‑up scholarship payment or the relocation scholarship payment in paragraphs 7.4 and 7.5.

2.3  Who may claim
 2.3.1 A claim for benefits under the Scheme may be made:
 (a) by the veteran; or
 (b) by a